- Storage: Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Freeze: Allow the chicken to cool down and freeze in an airtight container for up to 1 month.
- Crispy Chicken: The cornstarch helps create a crispy skin on the chicken and also thickens the sauce as it simmers. You can skip it if you prefer, but the sauce won't coat the chicken quite as well.
- Reheat: Warm in a skillet over medium-low heat, taking care not to overcook the chicken or it can dry out.
- Boneless Option: If using boneless chicken thighs, they'll cook slightly faster, so start checking for doneness a minute or two early.
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Honey Garlic Chicken
Honey Garlic Chicken is a sweet, savory chicken thigh recipe that is easy to make, uses simple ingredients and pairs nicely with rice, roasted vegetables and a side of naan bread.
Ingredients
- 4-6 chicken thighs, skin-on, bone-in
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the chili sauce:
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 5 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper chili flakes
- 1/4 cup water
- 3 tablespoons sriracha
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
Instructions
- Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper and the cornstarch.
- Heat a medium non-stick skillet on medium heat. Sear chicken thighs on both sides for 5 minutes, until there is no pink in the middle.
- In a medium bowl whisk together the sesame oil, garlic, ginger, chili flakes, water, sriracha, soy sauce, honey and rice vinegar.
- Pour the sauce in the skillet, turning the chicken in the sauce until coated. Simmer the sauce with the chicken for 2-3 minutes.
- Once the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F remove from the skillet and serve with fresh cilantro, sesame seeds and rice.
Notes
Nutrition
Serving: 1g, Calories: 378kcal, Carbohydrates: 15g, Protein: 19g, Fat: 27g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g, Monounsaturated Fat: 13g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 111mg, Sodium: 1188mg, Potassium: 290mg, Fiber: 0.4g, Sugar: 9g, Vitamin A: 253IU, Vitamin C: 9mg, Calcium: 22mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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