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30-Min Honey Garlic Chicken

30-Min Honey Garlic Chicken That's Sweet and Savory Goodness

30-Min Honey Garlic Chicken is a quick and delicious dish that combines sweet and savory flavors for an irresistible weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs Provide tenderness and juiciness.
For the Sauce
  • 0.5 cup honey Star sweetener.
  • 0.5 cup soy sauce Rich umami flavor.
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar Brightens the sauce.
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil Brings nutty richness.
  • 4 cloves garlic Minced.
  • 1 tbsp ginger Grated.
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch For thickening.
  • 2 tbsp water To prepare cornstarch slurry.
For Garnishing (Optional)
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds Adds visual appeal and crunch.
  • 2 stalks sliced green onions Enhances flavor and presentation.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • Small bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and set aside.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Whisk until well-blended.
  3. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth to prepare the slurry.
  4. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken thighs for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
  5. Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken thighs in the skillet and simmer for a couple of minutes.
  6. Gradually add the cornstarch slurry to the sauce while whisking to prevent lumps. Cook for 1-2 minutes until thickened.
  7. Transfer the honey garlic chicken to plates, spooning the sauce over top. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 26gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 870mgPotassium: 400mgSugar: 16gCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, pat the chicken dry before cooking to achieve a golden crust. Adjust sauce consistency with water or more soy sauce if needed.

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