Description
Honey Butter Garlic Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that combines the rich flavors of honey, garlic, and soy sauce into tender, juicy chicken thighs. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing your guests during special occasions. With its irresistible sticky glaze and savory undertones, this dish can be served over rice or enjoyed with various sides for a satisfying meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 110 g honey (about 1/3 cup)
- 80 ml chicken stock (about 1/3 cup)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, toss the chicken thighs with cornstarch, salt, and pepper until fully coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add chicken and cook for about 4-5 minutes until golden brown on one side. Flip and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Add unsalted butter to the pan; let it melt before stirring in minced garlic.
- In a separate bowl, combine honey, chicken stock, rice vinegar, and soy sauce. Pour this mixture into the skillet.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for about 4-5 minutes until the sauce thickens and the chicken is cooked through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 chicken thighs (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 342
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 603mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 118mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider using fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley as a garnish. You can also substitute honey with maple syrup for a different sweetness profile. If you prefer extra heat, add chili flakes to taste.