Honey Garlic Chicken
Honey garlic chicken
Honey Garlic Chicken is a deliciously sticky and savory-sweet dish made with crispy pan-fried chicken tossed in a rich sauce of garlic, soy sauce, and honey. The garlic adds a bold aroma while the honey brings a natural sweetness that balances the salty notes.Quick and easy to prepare, it’s perfect served with steamed rice or noodles for a cozy and satisfying weeknight meal.
INGREDIENTS
Chicken - 400g
Garlic - 7 or 8 cloves
Scallions - 30g
Salt - 1/2 tsp
Pepper - 1/2 tsp
Cornstarch - 1/2 cup
Cooking oil - 4 tbsp
SAUCE
Water - 3 tbsp
Light Soy sauce - 3 tbsp
Dark Soy sauce - 2 tbsp
Honey - 3 tbsp
Ingredients
Seasoning the chicken with salt and pepper
Lightly coating the chicken with cornstarch
Pan frying the chicken
Mixing the sauce
Making the honey garlic sauce
Sprinkling chopped scallions as the final touch
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
PREPARING THE INGREDIENTS
Mince 7-8 cloves of garlic
Thinly slice 30g of scallions
Prepare the sauce by mixing 3 tbsp of water, 3 tbsp of light soy sauce, 2 tbsp of dark soy sauce and 3 tbsp of honey in a mixing bowl, and set aside
PREPARING THE CHICKEN
Use paper towels to pat dry the chicken (400g) removing any excess moisture. I’m using thigh fillets with the skin on, which helps absorb the flavorful sauce, but feel free to use any cut you like. Season the chicken with ½ teaspoon of salt and ½ teaspoon of pepper and turn the pieces to ensure both sides are evenly seasoned.
Add 4 tablespoons of cooking oil to a pan and heat it up. I’m using sunflower oil, but any neutral oil works—just steer clear of olive or avocado oil, as their strong flavors clash with Asian-style cooking. Once the oil is hot, place the chicken pieces in the pan and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, or until they’re about 80% done. Remove the chicken and set aside.
BRINING IT ALL TOGETHER
In the same pan, add the minced garlic and sauté for about a minute, or until it turns golden and fragrant. Pour in the prepared sauce and bring it to a gentle simmer. Return the chicken pieces to the pan, turning them to ensure they’re fully cooked and evenly coated in the sauce. Once the chicken is done, sprinkle over the chopped scallions and the dish is ready to serve.
I hope you enjoy this recipe! For step-by-step instructions, be sure to check out the full video on YouTube.
