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Delicious honey garlic chicken served with vegetables

Honey Garlic Chicken

A quick and easy one-pan dish that combines sweet and savory flavors in tender chicken thighs with a delicious honey garlic sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Marinade
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced Toasted garlic enhances flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
Thickening Agent
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water To create a slurry.
Optional Garnishes
  • Sesame seeds For garnish.
  • Sliced green onions For garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
  3. In another small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
Cooking
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the chicken thighs and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through.
  3. Pour the honey garlic sauce over the chicken in the skillet. Bring to a simmer.
  4. Stir the cornstarch slurry and add it to the simmering sauce. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
Serving
  1. Serve the chicken thighs with the thickened sauce spooned over. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the honey garlic mixture for a couple of hours before cooking. You can swap out chicken thighs for chicken breasts but adjust cooking time accordingly. Consider adding veggies for a one-pan meal.