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Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

This Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs recipe is quick, full of flavor, and easy to cook. It features a sticky, sweet sauce great for pairing with rice or vegetables.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 lbs Chicken thighs, boneless skinless
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 inch Ginger, grated
  • 1/4 cup Green onions, sliced For garnish
  • 1 large Onion, chopped
  • 1 large Red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 large Yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 1/4 cup Honey
  • 1/4 cup Soy sauce Use gluten-free optional
  • 1 tbsp Sriracha Adjust for spice level
  • 1 cup Rice, cooked For serving
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch To thicken sauce
  • 1 tbsp Sesame seeds For garnish
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil For sautéing
  • 2 tbsp Rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp Sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp Water For the sauce

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, Sriracha, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and water. Set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger, sauté until fragrant.
  3. Add onions and bell peppers, cook until softened.
Cooking
  1. Push veggies to the side and add chicken thighs to the pan. Cook until browned on both sides.
  2. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken, bringing it to a simmer.
  3. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with a bit of water to make a slurry. Add to the pan and stir until sauce thickens.
Serving
  1. Serve over cooked rice, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.

Notes

Pat the chicken dry before cooking for better browning. Use a non-stick or heavy pan to prevent sticking. Adjust honey or soy sauce to taste before adding cornstarch. Make the sauce ahead for easier cooking later.