Description
This crispy honey garlic chicken is the ultimate weeknight hero—quick, easy, and incredibly satisfying. Juicy chicken thighs are pan-fried to golden perfection, then glazed in a sticky-sweet honey garlic sauce with just the right touch of tang. It’s made with pantry staples, takes less than 30 minutes, and is guaranteed to make everyone at the table happy (and quiet!).
Ingredients
8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 tbsp cornstarch
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
⅓ cup (110g) honey
⅓ cup (80ml) chicken stock
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp light soy sauce
To serve: boiled rice, ½ tsp chili flakes, chopped parsley
Instructions
Coat the Chicken: In a bowl, toss chicken thighs with cornstarch, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
Sear: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add chicken in a single layer (don’t crowd the pan) and sear for 4–5 minutes on one side. Flip and cook another 2 minutes, until golden and crispy.
Make the Sauce: Reduce heat slightly. Add butter and garlic to the pan and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in honey, chicken stock, rice vinegar, and soy sauce. Stir well.
Simmer: Increase heat to medium-high and simmer the sauce for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens and coats the chicken.
Serve: Spoon the chicken and sauce over fluffy rice. Garnish with chili flakes and chopped parsley.
Notes
Extra Crispy Tip: Pat the chicken dry before tossing with cornstarch for maximum crisp.
Substitutions: No rice vinegar? Use apple cider vinegar + a pinch of sugar.
Make it Spicy: Stir in sriracha to the sauce or increase chili flakes to taste.
Meal Prep Friendly: Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently to preserve the glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired / Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg