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Honey Lemon Garlic Chicken

Crispy pan-fried chicken thighs glazed with a sticky honey-lemon-garlic sauce

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Steps

  1. 1Season the chicken

    Season the chicken in salt, pepper, then cornflour.

    ChickenSaltBlack pepperCornstarch
  2. 2Pan fry the chicken14 min

    Pan fry on medium-high heat for about 6-8 mins each side until nice and crispy.

    Aim for a golden, crispy crust on both sides before setting aside.

    Chicken
  3. 3Prepare the sauce

    Set aside the chicken and mix all the sauce ingredients, melting the butter first.

    ButterGarlicSoy sauceHoneyLemonPaprikaChili flakes
  4. 4Reduce the sauce

    Reduce the sauce until thick and sticky.

  5. 5Coat the chicken

    Add the chicken back to the pan and coat in the sauce.

    For an extra-intense glaze, remove the coated chicken and reduce the remaining sauce further to a jam-like consistency, then layer it on top.

    Chicken
  6. 6Plate and garnish

    Plate and garnish with sesame and green onion.

    Sesame seedsScallion