Honey Garlic Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken thighs
• 2 tsp canola oil (Used to season/coating the chicken; the transcript also says to heat oil for cooking, but gives no additional amount.)
• 0.25 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 1.5 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
• 3 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp water
• 0.5 tbsp sugar
• 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
• 0.5 tsp paprika
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 green onion (Use the white portion in the pan; the source does not specify how the remainder is used.)
• 2 tsp sesame seeds
• canola oil (Additional oil for heating the pan; amount not specified in the source.)
• butter (The transcript says to add the sauce as the butter melts, but gives no amount and the written ingredient list does not include it.)

Steps

1. 1

   Season the chicken thighs with the salt, black pepper, and the measured canola oil. Add the cornstarch and mix until the chicken is evenly coated.

2. 2

   In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, honey, water, sugar, red pepper flakes, paprika, and garlic. Whisk until the sauce mixture is combined.

3. 3

   Heat some oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the coated chicken thighs and cook until golden brown and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

4. 4

   In the same pan, add the white portion of the green onion. The transcript indicates that butter is also present and should be allowed to melt, although no amount is provided in the source.

5. 5

   Add the sauce mixture to the pan. Cook while the sauce thickens noticeably and coats the chicken.

Notes

The transcript ends before describing the final serving or garnish. It lists sesame seeds, but does not explicitly state when to add them; use them as a finishing garnish only if desired. The amount of additional cooking oil and butter is not specified.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• chicken
• Asian-inspired
• stovetop
• quick meal
• takeout-style
• high-protein