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Easy Lazy Honey Garlic Crispy Chicken
This recipe delivers delicious, crispy honey garlic chicken that's perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal, ready in just 30 minutes. Boneless, skin-on chicken thighs are seasoned, coated in cornstarch, pan-fried to a beautiful crisp, and then tossed in a sweet and savory glaze made with butter, garlic, honey, and soy sauce. It's a flavorful dish that smells amazing and is incredibly satisfying.
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Crispy chicken frying in oil
Recipe Information
10m
Prep Time
20m
Cook Time
30m
Total Time
2
Servings
Easy
Asian Fusion
English
Nutrition (per serving)
750
Calories
45g
Protein
25g
Carbs
50g
Fat
Chicken being tossed in the honey garlic glaze
Ingredients
Servings: 2
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Finished honey garlic chicken, glistening with glaze
Instructions
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- Pat dry the chicken thighs thoroughly with paper towels. In a bowl, season the chicken with 1.5 tablespoons of soy sauce, oyster sauce, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to ensure the chicken is evenly coated.3m
Preview3mPreviewPat dry the chicken thighs thoroughly with paper towels. In a bowl, season the chicken with 1.5 tablespoons of soy sauce, oyster sauce, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to ensure the chicken is evenly coated. - Place the 1/4 cup of cornstarch in a shallow dish. Dredge each seasoned chicken thigh in the cornstarch, pressing gently to ensure a thick and even coating on all sides. Shake off any excess.2m
Preview2mPreviewPlace the 1/4 cup of cornstarch in a shallow dish. Dredge each seasoned chicken thigh in the cornstarch, pressing gently to ensure a thick and even coating on all sides. Shake off any excess. - Heat 1/4 cup of oil in a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, carefully place the cornstarch-coated chicken thighs skin-side down. Cook for 6-8 minutes until golden brown and crispy, then flip and cook on the other side for another 6-8 minutes or until cooked through and golden.15mPreview15mPreviewHeat 1/4 cup of oil in a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, carefully place the cornstarch-coated chicken thighs skin-side down. Cook for 6-8 minutes until golden brown and crispy, then flip and cook on the other side for another 6-8 minutes or until cooked through and golden.
- While the chicken is cooking, prepare the glaze. In a separate small pan, or after removing chicken from the main pan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic bulb and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden.3m
Preview3mPreviewWhile the chicken is cooking, prepare the glaze. In a separate small pan, or after removing chicken from the main pan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic bulb and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden. - Stir in 1 tablespoon of honey and 1 tablespoon of soy sauce into the pan with the garlic. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring constantly, and cook for 1-2 minutes until the glaze slightly thickens.2m
Preview2mPreviewStir in 1 tablespoon of honey and 1 tablespoon of soy sauce into the pan with the garlic. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring constantly, and cook for 1-2 minutes until the glaze slightly thickens. - Add the cooked crispy chicken thighs directly into the pan with the prepared honey garlic glaze. Toss the chicken thoroughly to ensure each piece is evenly coated with the sticky, flavorful sauce.1mPreview1mPreviewAdd the cooked crispy chicken thighs directly into the pan with the prepared honey garlic glaze. Toss the chicken thoroughly to ensure each piece is evenly coated with the sticky, flavorful sauce.
- Serve the honey garlic crispy chicken immediately, garnished with sesame seeds or chopped green onions if desired. It pairs wonderfully with steamed rice or a simple side salad.1m
Preview1mPreviewServe the honey garlic crispy chicken immediately, garnished with sesame seeds or chopped green onions if desired. It pairs wonderfully with steamed rice or a simple side salad.
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