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Honey Garlic Crispy Chicken Recipe

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Honey Garlic Crispy Chicken features tender boneless chicken thighs with crispy skin pan-fried to golden perfection and coated in a flavorful honey garlic sauce. This quick and easy Asian-inspired dish combines savory soy and oyster sauces with sweet honey and fragrant garlic, making it a perfect savory-sweet dinner for two.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients

Chicken and Marinade

  • 4 boneless chicken thighs (skin on, about 1–1.2 lb / 500 g)
  • 1.5 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch (for coating)

For Pan Frying

  • 1/4 cup oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 bulb garlic (finely minced)
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • Dried parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken: Debone the chicken thighs if needed but keep the skin on. Wash and pat them dry with paper towels to ensure crispiness during frying.
  2. Optional tenderizing and flattening: Lightly score the meat side of each chicken thigh a few times to help them cook evenly. Flip and gently pound with the back of your knife to flatten slightly.
  3. Marinate: In a bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken thighs and marinate for at least 15 minutes to infuse flavor.
  4. Coat with cornstarch: Lightly coat each marinated chicken thigh with cornstarch, shaking off any excess to avoid clumping.
  5. Pan-fry chicken: Heat oil in a large pan over low-medium heat. Place chicken skin side down and fry for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and crispy, ensuring internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  6. Make the honey garlic sauce: Remove chicken and discard excess oil. Melt butter over low heat, add minced garlic and cook until fragrant. Stir in honey and soy sauce, simmering until slightly thickened.
  7. Coat chicken with sauce and serve: Return chicken to the pan and coat both sides evenly with the sauce. Optionally garnish with dried parsley. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Deboning the thighs and scoring help even cooking and crispiness.
  • Low-medium heat prevents burning while allowing the chicken skin to crisp up.
  • Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption.
  • Optional garnish with dried parsley adds color and mild flavor contrast.
  • Use a thermometer to check doneness for best results.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Asian

Find it online: https://iamstarved.com/honey-garlic-crispy-chicken-recipe/