Savory Dinners (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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5 garlic cloves, finely chopped.
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3 tablespoons chilled water.
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1 teaspoon cornstarch (or try potato or tapioca starch).
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2 teaspoons sesame oil.
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1/2 tablespoon soy sauce.
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1 tablespoon rice vinegar (apple cider or white vinegar works too).
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper.
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1/2 teaspoon salt.
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3/4 teaspoon garlic powder.
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2 teaspoons neutral oil like vegetable oil.
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1/4 cup honey (swap with brown sugar, maple syrup, or light corn syrup if needed).
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4 chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on (skinless and boneless are okay too).
# Instructions:
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Flip the chicken over so the bone faces up. Use a sharp small knife to carefully carve along the bone until you can pull it out smoothly.
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Use paper towels to press and dry both sides of the chicken pieces.
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Rub salt, garlic powder, and black pepper all over the thighs. Put them aside for now.
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Mix together the sauce ingredients from the list in a small bowl, then set it within reach.
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Heat oil over medium heat in a big frying pan. Start frying with the skin side down until it becomes golden and crispy (about 4-5 min). Flip them and cook for 2 more minutes or until the chicken’s internal heat reaches 165°F.
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Turn down the heat to medium-low. Pour the sauce around the chicken in the pan and let it bubble until it thickens. Flip the chicken (skin-side down) into the sauce for a quick 15 seconds, then flip it back.
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Optionally sprinkle chopped green onions on top. Move the chicken to a board, slice it into smaller pieces, and enjoy it while it’s still warm.
# Notes:
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Enjoy juicy Honey Garlic Chicken with crispy skin and a sweet-savory flavor combo.
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A fantastic choice for busy nights, pairs great with rice or your favorite vegetables. That sauce is irresistible!
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If you need to avoid honey, you can swap it out for other sweeteners. Super flexible!