Name: Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs; 1-2 teaspoons salt (or to taste); 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or to taste); ⅓ cup cornstarch; 2 tablespoons olive oil (vegetable oil may be substituted); ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce; ⅓ cup honey; 2 tablespoons fresh ginger (finely grated; or to taste); 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 3-4 cloves garlic (finely minced); 2 tablespoons green onions (sliced into rounds or small segments); sesame seeds (optional and as desired); fresh herbs (optional and as desired; basil, mint, cilantro, parsley, etc.); red pepper flakes (optional and to taste); lime wedges (optional for serving)

Description

Deliciously crispy honey garlic chicken thighs that are easy to prepare and bursting with flavor.

Ingredients

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1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
1–2 teaspoons salt (or to taste)
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)
⅓ cup cornstarch
2 tablespoons olive oil (vegetable oil may be substituted)
½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
⅓ cup honey
2 tablespoons fresh ginger (finely grated; or to taste)
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
3–4 cloves garlic (finely minced)
2 tablespoons green onions (sliced into rounds or small segments)
sesame seeds (optional and as desired)
fresh herbs (optional and as desired; basil, mint, cilantro, parsley, etc.)
red pepper flakes (optional and to taste)
lime wedges (optional for serving)

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Instructions

Pat the chicken dry with paper towels, and then evenly season the chicken with salt and pepper. Tip: Make sure to thoroughly pat the chicken thighs dry before seasoning. This helps the cornstarch stick better in the next step, and creates a crispier texture when cooked.
To a large bowl, add the cornstarch and then lightly coat each piece of chicken on both sides with the cornstarch. Shake off the excess. Tip: It’s very important to shake off excess cornstarch because if you don’t, it will make a gummy mess in your skillet.
To a large skillet, add the oil, chicken, and cook over medium high heat for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, and cook until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through to 165F. Take the temperature with a thermometer; do not guess. Do not overcrowd your skillet, and if your skillet is on the smaller side, cook in batches.
When the chicken is fully cooked, remove it from the skillet and set it aside on a plate. Do not wash out the skillet; set aside momentarily.
To a medium bowl, add all of the glaze ingredients (soy sauce, honey, ginger, rice vinegar, and garlic) and whisk to combine.
Reduce the heat to medium or medium-low, add the glaze to the skillet, and simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until slightly thickened; whisk nearly continuously. Tip: The cornstarch residue in the skillet will help the sauce to thicken.
Add the chicken back into the skillet, flip and toss it around a few times to coat it uniformly with the glaze. Allow it to cook for 1-2 minutes to help the glaze really soak into the chicken.
As desired, evenly sprinkle with green onions and any optional garnishes such as sesame seeds, fresh herbs, or red pepper flakes.
Serve with optional lime wedges, broccoli, carrots, rice, etc.

Notes

This dish can be served over rice or with steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Vegetable oil can be used instead of olive oil if preferred.
Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes according to your desired spice level.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Skillet
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 thigh
Calories: 350
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 100mg