Description
A delicious and easy recipe for Honey Garlic Chicken that combines sweet and savory flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon cold water
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Combine honey, soy sauce, chopped garlic, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ground ginger, and black pepper in a mixing bowl. Stir until smooth and well blended.
- Immerse the chicken thighs in the marinade, ensuring they are thoroughly coated. Cover with plastic wrap and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) while the chicken marinates.
- Arrange the marinated chicken in a baking dish, setting aside the leftover marinade.
- Bake the chicken for 25-30 minutes, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Pour the reserved marinade into a saucepan and heat over medium flame until boiling.
- In a small bowl, combine cornstarch with cold water to create a slurry. Add this to the boiling marinade, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens (about 2-3 minutes).
- Once the chicken is done baking, pour the thickened sauce over it and top with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- For an extra kick, consider adding 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes to the marinade.
- This dish pairs well with steamed rice or sautéed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: N/A