Sweet Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main
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680 grams boneless, skinless chicken thighs
→ Sauce and Marinade
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80 millilitres honey
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60 millilitres soy sauce
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
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2 tablespoons rice vinegar
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1 tablespoon sesame oil
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0.5 teaspoon black pepper
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0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
→ Thickening Slurry
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2 tablespoons cornstarch
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2 tablespoons water
→ Garnish
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2 green onions, sliced
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Sesame seeds
# Instructions:
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In a spacious mixing bowl, blend honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, rice vinegar, sesame oil, black pepper, and red pepper flakes until homogenous.
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Introduce chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring thorough coating. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours for optimal flavour absorption.
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Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade, reserving excess liquid. Place chicken in the pan and sear for 5 to 7 minutes per side, achieving a golden exterior and cooking through. Set chicken aside.
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Pour reserved marinade into the same skillet and bring to a simmer. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water to form a smooth slurry. Stir the slurry into the simmering marinade, whisking until the sauce thickens, about 2 to 3 minutes.
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Return the seared chicken to the skillet, stirring to envelop each piece in the thickened sauce. Continue to cook for 2 to 3 minutes so the chicken can absorb the glaze.
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Transfer the glazed chicken to a serving platter. Sprinkle with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
# Notes:
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Longer marination enhances flavour intensity; for a milder dish, omit red pepper flakes.