Best way to grow your Honey Garlic Chicken
This recipe focuses on "growing" your understanding and skills in preparing delicious Honey Garlic Chicken, leading to consistently excellent results.
Equipment
- Large Skillet or Wok
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs chicken thighs boneless, skinless
- 0.5 cup honey
- 0.25 cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Cut the chicken thighs into 1-inch pieces and season them with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, and sesame oil to create the sauce.
- In a separate small bowl, combine cornstarch and water to make a slurry; set aside.
Cooking
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat with a tablespoon of oil.
- Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour the prepared honey garlic sauce over the cooked chicken.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer and then stir in the cornstarch slurry.
- Cook for another 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
Serving
- Serve the Honey Garlic Chicken immediately over rice or noodles, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in a little soy sauce and garlic for 30 minutes before cooking. Adjust the amount of honey and garlic to your personal taste preference.