Honey Garlic Chicken

Versatile and easy to cook, chicken is without dispute a great main course for both family meals and gatherings. And, our post today is about a savory chicken dish that’s ready in less than 30 minutes, Honey Garlic Chicken. I’ve made it twice this month and my family all fell for it. My husband who is not a real fan of chicken, also gives it a nod. Just taste so good!

Chicken thighs are seasoned with salt, pepper and garlic powder, seared until golden and cooked through, then cooked with a flavorful sauce of garlic, honey, vinegar and soy sauce. They come out sticky, tasty and flavorful. Who can resist them? I know that I can’t.

If you love chicken, just satisfy your craving with this honey garlic chicken. To turn it into complete meals, you may serve it with a bed of white rice, pasta, noodle or baked or boiled vegetables of your choice. And what you should do next is to save their recipe and make a good dish of your own whenever you have an appetite for. Easy, right? Let’s get started!

Honey Garlic Chicken

Recipe by Sandra MyersCourse: Dinner, MainCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Medium

Servings

6

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

20

minutes

Total time

1

hour 

10

minutes

Chicken thighs are seasoned with salt, pepper and garlic powder, seared until golden and cooked through, then cooked with a flavorful sauce of garlic, honey, vinegar and soy sauce. They come out sticky, tasty and flavorful.

Ingredients

• 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs

• 1/3 cup honey

• 6 cloves garlic, crushed

• 1/4 cup water (or chicken broth)

• 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar (or apple cider vinegar, or any white vinegar)

• 1 tablespoon soy sauce

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 2 teaspoons garlic powder to taste

Directions

• Season chicken with salt, pepper and garlic powder; set aside.
• Heat a pan or skillet over medium high heat. Sear chicken thigh fillets on both sides until golden and cooked through.
• For Chicken Thighs
• Reduce heat to low after searing. Cover with a lid and cook until chicken is cooked through; turning every 5 minutes until done.
• Drain excess oil from pan, leaving about 2 tablespoons.
• For Sauce
• Once chicken is done, add garlic between chicken and fry until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
• Add honey, water, vinegar and soy sauce into the pan. Increase heat to medium-high and continue cooking until the sauce reduces down and gets thicken slightly (about 3-4 minutes).
• Garnish with parsley and serve over a bed of rice, pasta, salad or vegetables of your choice. Enjoy!

Notes