Honey Lemon Garlic Chicken (Ready In 20 Min)

Steps

1. 1

   Season the chicken thighs generously with salt and pepper.

2. 2

   Coat the chicken with cornstarch and shake off any excess to ensure a light coating.

3. 3

   In a pan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken skin side down and fry each side for 7 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Set aside.

   Start 7-minute timer
4. 4

   In a separate pan (or the same pan after wiping), heat the butter over medium heat until melted.

5. 5

   Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and saute for about 1 minute until fragrant.

   Start 1-minute timer
6. 6

   Add in the soy sauce, mirin, honey, lemon juice, lemon zest, paprika, chili flakes, and black pepper.

7. 7

   Cook the sauce, simmering until it thickens into a sticky glaze.

8. 8

   Add the chicken back to the pan and baste it with the sauce, spooning the glaze over the top to ensure it is evenly coated.

9. 9

   Serve the chicken over hot steamed rice, drizzle with any extra sauce, and garnish with sesame seeds and chives.