How to Make Easy Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe| Juicy, Sticky & Flavor-Packed!| The Frugal Chef

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Chicken breast is leaner, while drumsticks are often more affordable.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Maple syrup is a natural sweetener, while agave is often cheaper.

Pat dry the chicken thighs with a paper towel.

Season both sides of the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and paprika.

Melt butter with vegetable oil in a skillet.

Heat the skillet and place the chicken skin side down, cooking for about 5 to 7 minutes.

Flip the chicken and cook the other side for about 5 minutes.

Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

Add 1/4 cup of soy sauce and 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar to the skillet.

Lower the temperature and add 1 teaspoon of grated ginger and 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper (optional).

Add 1/3 cup of honey to the skillet.

Return the chicken to the skillet and baste with the sauce.

Cover the skillet and cook until the chicken is cooked through.

Flip the chicken one last time before serving.

Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onion before serving.

Serve with rice on the side and sprinkle with chili peppers (optional).

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