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Honey Garlic Chicken
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Honey Garlic Chicken

Simple, sweet, and savoury chicken that the whole family loves. Easy enough for busy days, but always disappears fast from the table.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins

Ingredients

  • Boneless chicken thighs
  • Garlic (lots, chopped)
  • Soy sauce
  • Honey
  • Salt
  • Cooking oil
  • Sesame seeds
  • Coriander leaves

Instructions

  1. Season chicken thighs with a pinch of salt.
  2. Pan fry or grill with a little oil until cooked and golden.
  3. Set aside and let it rest (so the juices come out).
  4. Slice chicken once slightly cooled.
  5. In the same pan, sauté garlic on low heat for 20 to 30 seconds
  6. Add honey + soy sauce + a the chicken juice.
  7. Let it simmer briefly until bubbling, then turn off heat immediately
  8. Pour sauce over sliced chicken and mix well.
  9. Top with sesame seeds and coriander leaves.
  10. Serve immediately.

📝 Amanda's Notes

Instead of pan fry it, I will be using air fryer or oven to grill the chicken thighs, this way, less cleaning, and save so much more time.

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