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Sliced honey garlic chicken thighs served over a bowl of white rice with fresh cucumber slices on the side, showcasing the glossy, sticky glaze.
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Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken

I swear this Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken is literally the one thing I want after a long day. It's crunchy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and has a super addicting sticky sweet glaze.
Watch me make Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Comfort Food, Dinner, Lunch, Quick Meal
Cuisine: American, Asian, Chinese, Fusion
Keyword: Asian Garlic Chicken, Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken, Easy Chicken Recipe, Easy Garlic Chicken Recipe, Easy Weeknight Chicken, Fast Asian Chicken, Garlic Chicken Recipe, Garlic Soy Chicken, Honey Garlic Chicken, Honey Garlic Soy Chicken, Sticky Chicken, Sweet Savory Chicken, Weeknight Chicken Recipe
Servings: 2 servings

Equipment

Ingredients

Chicken & Coating

  • 4 boneless skin-on chicken thighs see note 1
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • Pinch of salt

Sauce

  • 6 –8 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp water

Optional Garnishes

  • Cucumbers

Instructions

  • Finely mince a generous amount of garlic. In a bowl, mix cornstarch and salt, then dredge the chicken thighs until fully coated and set aside.
  • Heat oil in a pan and place the chicken thighs skin-side down. Cook for about 5 minutes per side until crispy and golden, then remove the chicken and pour out some of the excess oil.
  • In the same pan, add soy sauce, honey, sugar, water, and minced garlic. Simmer until the sauce thickens into a glaze.
  • Return the chicken to the pan and toss until the sauce coats every crevice of the crispy chicken.
  • Slice into thin strips and serve over a fresh bowl of rice. Optionally add cucumbers and extra sauce

Notes

(1) You can use any cut of chicken you'd like! I like to use thin cut chicken breasts or just bone in thighs for a cheaper option.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 445kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 28g