Description
Honey Butter Garlic Chicken is a quick and delightful dish that brings together the sweetness of honey with the savory richness of garlic and butter. This one-pan recipe is not only easy to prepare but also ready in just 20 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. Each bite features tender chicken thighs coated in a sticky, flavorful sauce that’s sure to impress family and friends alike. Serve it over rice or alongside fresh vegetables for a mouthwatering meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp cornflour
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 110 g (1/3 cup) honey
- 80 ml (1/3 cup) chicken stock
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
Instructions
- In a bowl, coat chicken thighs with cornflour, salt, and pepper.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat; cook chicken for 4-5 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook another 2 minutes.
- Add butter and minced garlic; lower heat to medium.
- In a separate bowl, mix honey, chicken stock, rice vinegar, and soy sauce; pour into the skillet with chicken.
- Bring sauce to a boil then reduce to simmer for about 4-5 minutes until thickened and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Serve hot over boiled rice garnished with parsley and chili flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 347
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 564mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 104mg