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A close-up of beautifully glazed honey garlic chicken pieces, garnished with fresh herbs.

Proven way to grow 7 Honey Garlic Chicken

This recipe provides a proven way to prepare delicious honey garlic chicken. It's a simple yet flavorful dish perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 7 pieces
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 7 skinless, boneless chicken thighs
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce low sodium
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger grated
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water

Equipment

  • medium bowl
  • small bowl
  • whisk
  • large skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, rice vinegar, and sesame oil to create the sauce.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water to form a slurry; set aside.
Cooking
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add a bit of oil.
  2. Add chicken thighs to the hot skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through.
  3. Pour the honey garlic sauce over the chicken and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.
  4. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
Serving
  1. Serve the honey garlic chicken immediately, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions if desired.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in half of the sauce for at least 30 minutes before cooking. Adjust the amount of garlic and ginger to your taste preference.