Honey Garlic Chicken (SUPER CRISPY!)

Honey Garlic Chicken with sauce resting on a wire rack.

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5 from 27 votes

Honey Garlic Chicken (SUPER CRISPY!)

An easy one-pan crispy honey garlic chicken with a delicious honey garlic glaze that the whole family will love!

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Asian

Servings:

Author: Chris Joe

Ingredients

4 pieces chicken thigh boneless, skin-on
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 2 g
1/4 teaspoon black pepper .5 g
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 2 g
1/2 cup cornstarch 4 g or potato starch
3 tablespoons avocado oil 45 ml

Easy Honey Garlic Glaze

10 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoons honey 30 ml
1/2 tablespoon sambal chili paste 7 ml or to taste
2 tablespoons brown sugar 26 g
3 tablespoons soy sauce 45 ml
1 tablespoon water

Instructions

Season the skin side of the chicken with salt and pepper. Turn the chicken over and season the meat side with salt, pepper and garlic powder.
In a bowl, add the cornstarch along with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper and mix well. Coat the chicken with a thin layer of cornstarch on both sides, dusting off any excess.
In a pan, drizzle in the avocado oil and turn the heat to medium-high. Once the pan is hot, add in the chicken, skin side facing down.
Pan-fry the chicken for 3 minutes on each side or until crispy and golden brown, flipping as needed. Remove and set aside.
Wipe out any excess oil in the pan. Add garlic, honey, chili paste, brown sugar, and soy sauce. Mix to combine and cook over medium high heat until bubbling and thickened.
Add back the chicken and coat in the glaze, or brush it on. Serve with freshly steamed rice and enjoy!

Notes

Pro tips: Managing the heat is very important when cooking this chicken! Start with a medium high heat with the skin side down in a non stick pan, checking to make sure the skin is not burning. Adjust the heat if needed to allow the skin to achieve a nice golden brown color and the chicken is able to cook through (flip multiple times if needed).

Storage and Reheating

You can store any leftover Honey Garlic Chicken in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days in the refrigerator. The skin will no longer be crispy but the chicken coated in the sticky honey garlic glaze will still taste delicious!

You can reheat the Honey Garlic Chicken in the air fryer or oven. If using the air fryer, reheat at 350°F for 6-8 minutes until the chicken is warmed through and crispy. In the oven, place on a sheet tray and bake in a 375°F oven for 12-15 minutes until heated through and crispy.

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