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Honey garlic chicken recipe video

Honey Garlic Chicken | Video

Honey garlic chicken featuring crispy chicken in sweet and sour honey garlic sauce
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Course: Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Author :Nish Kitchen
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 kg chicken thighs skinless and boneless
  • ½ cup corn flour cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 6 garlic cloves peeled and chopped
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • Parsley or spring onions scallions, to garnish (optional)
  • Sesame seeds to garnish (optional)
  • Steamed rice to serve
  • Steamed veggies to serve
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Season both sides of chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
  • Toss the chicken in corn flour (corn flour) until completely coated. Shake off excess. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile heat oil in a large frying pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Arrange chicken thighs in a single layer.
  • Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until lightly browned.
  • Add butter.
  • When it melts, add garlic cloves, honey, rice vinegar and soy sauce. Stir to combine.
  • Let chicken cook in the sauce for about 2-3 minutes on each side.
  • Remove from heat when the sauce thickens.
  • Garnish with spring onions (scallions) or parsley and sesame seeds.
  • Serve with rice and veggies.

Notes

  • Chicken thighs can be substituted with breasts or tenders
  • You can add chili paste if you like
  • If using chicken breast, wings or tenders, remember cooking times may vary

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 881kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 64g | Fat: 52g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 35g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 335mg | Sodium: 1008mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 19g