Honey Garlic Chicken (Printable)
Tender chicken thighs glazed in a sweet honey-garlic sauce, finished with sesame and green onions.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 1.1 lbs)
02 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
04 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
→ Sauce
05 - 1/3 cup honey
06 - 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
07 - 4 garlic cloves, minced
08 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
09 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated (optional)
→ Cooking
10 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
11 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, for garnish
12 - 2 green onions, sliced for garnish
# How To Make It:
01 - Pat each chicken thigh dry with paper towels. Season both sides evenly with salt and black pepper. Lightly dredge each piece with flour, ensuring an even, thin coating and shaking off excess.
02 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Place chicken thighs in a single layer and cook for 5 to 6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and thoroughly cooked. Transfer the cooked chicken to a clean plate and set aside.
03 - Combine honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, and grated ginger in a mixing bowl. Whisk until ingredients are fully blended.
04 - Pour the sauce mixture into the same skillet over medium heat. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
05 - Return chicken to the skillet. Spoon the sauce repeatedly over each piece and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is coated and glazed.
06 - Arrange chicken on a serving platter. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The sauce turns out glossy and fragrant every time, and will have everyone swooping up extra with their rice.
- I love how it pairs pantry staples with a restaurant-quality finish, making it weeknight-friendly and impressive for guests.
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- If the chicken isn't dried before flouring, you'll never get that golden crust—it&aposs a crunchy deal-breaker.
- Allowing the sauce to simmer for a few minutes intensifies the flavor and helps it stick; don&apost rush this step.
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- Prepping all ingredients before you start cooking means the whole process is stress free and the chicken isn&apost overcooked.
- One tiny clove of extra garlic won&apost hurt—if anything it might even make you the weeknight dinner hero.