Savor the succulent flavors of Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs! This quick 15-minute recipe combines tender chicken with a sweet and savory glaze, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
463 kcal
/serving
15 mins
Serves
4
Easy
Asian
Ingredients
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '8 skinless chicken thigh fillets (about 720g)'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 tbsp cornflour'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1/2 tsp salt'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1/2 tsp ground black pepper'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 tbsp sunflower oil'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 tbsp unsalted butter'}
- {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '4 garlic cloves, minced'}
- {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '120ml honey'}
- {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '80ml chicken stock'}
- {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 tbsp rice vinegar'}
- {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 tbsp light soy sauce'}
- {'group': 'Garnish', 'item': '1 tbsp finely chopped flat-leaf parsley'}
- {'group': 'Garnish', 'item': '1/2 tsp chilli flakes'}
- {'group': 'For Serving', 'item': 'cooked rice'}
Preparation
In a bowl, combine chicken thighs with cornflour, salt, and pepper, ensuring they are evenly coated.
Cooking
- Heat sunflower oil in a large frying pan over high heat.
- Add the chicken thighs and cook until golden brown on one side, about 4-5 mins.
- Flip and cook for another 2 mins.
- Reduce heat to medium, add butter and garlic, stirring until fragrant.
- In a separate bowl, mix honey, chicken stock, rice vinegar, and soy sauce.
- Pour the sauce into the pan, increase heat to bring to a boil, then simmer for 4-5 mins until the sauce thickens and the chicken is cooked through.
Plating & Serving
Serve the chicken over cooked rice, garnished with chopped parsley and chilli flakes.
Notes
If rice vinegar is unavailable, substitute with cider vinegar or white wine vinegar plus 1/4 tsp sugar.
Suggested Sides
steamed rice
stir-fried vegetables
Nutrition per Serving
463
Calories
37.0g
Protein
32% DV
40.4g
Carbs
14% DV
17.6g
Fat
22% DV
0.6g
Fiber
1% DV
35.7g
Sugars
622mg
Sodium
41% DV
177mg
Cholesterol
50% DV
| Health Labels | Kidney Friendly Egg Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Fish Free Shellfish Free Pork Free Red Meat Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Mustard Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free Alcohol Free |
* Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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