Go Back
Pan-seared honey garlic chicken with a glossy, caramelized glaze

Best way to grow your Honey Garlic Chicken

This recipe focuses on cultivating the best honey garlic chicken. It offers a unique approach to ensure maximum flavor and tenderness through specific growing techniques.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 kg chicken thighs boneless, skinless
  • 0.5 cup honey
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger grated
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • large skillet
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prepare the chicken by patting it dry and seasoning with salt and pepper.
  2. In a bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, apple cider vinegar, and sesame oil to create the marinade.
  3. Marinate the chicken in the honey garlic sauce for at least 30 minutes, or preferably several hours in the refrigerator.
Cooking
  1. Heat a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat with a little oil.
  2. Sear the chicken thighs for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
  3. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside, keeping warm.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
  5. Pour the remaining marinade into the hot pan and bring to a simmer.
  6. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens.
  7. Return the chicken to the pan, coating it in the thickened honey garlic sauce.

Notes

For extra flavor, garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds. Serve with rice or noodles.