Honey Garlic Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken thighs
• 2 tsp canola oil (Used for coating and cooking the chicken.)
• 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 garlic (Cloves, included in the sauce.)
• 1 green onion (Use the white portion in the pan; reserve the remainder for finishing if desired.)
• 2 tsp sesame seeds (For finishing.)
• butter (The transcript says to add the sauce as the butter melts, but gives no amount.)

Steps

1. 1

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

2. 2

   Make the sauce by combining the low-sodium soy sauce, honey, red pepper flakes, paprika, water, garlic, and sugar. Whisk until combined.

3. 3

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

4. 4

   Transfer the cooked chicken from the pan if needed. In the same pan, add the white parts of the green onion.

5. 5

   As the butter melts in the pan, add the prepared sauce mixture.

6. 6

   Cook the sauce with the chicken until it thickens noticeably and coats the chicken.

7. 7

   Finish the honey garlic chicken with the sesame seeds and the remaining green onion, if reserved.

Notes

The transcript does not specify the amount of butter, the exact cooking temperature, or a precise sauce-thickening time. It mentions adding the green onion whites to the pan and finishing with sesame seeds; the description lists the complete measured ingredient list.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• chicken
• stovetop
• East Asian-inspired
• sweet-savory
• spicy
• quick meal
• high-protein