Honey Garlic Chicken Strips

Honey Garlic Chicken Strips are crispy, tender bites coated in a sweet and savory glaze, served with fluffy rice and vibrant veggies for a tasty meal.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Chinese

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings servings

Calories 472kcal

Author Liza Agbanlog

Ingredients

1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
½ tsp garlic powder
Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
¼ cup cornstarch
3 tbsp avocado oil , plus more as needed
3 cloves garlic , grated or minced
Steamed rice
Steamed vegetables , optional
Roasted sesame seed , optional

Honey Garlic Sauce:

½ cup honey
¼ cup light soy sauce
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp hoisin sauce

Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine the honey, soy sauce, olive oil and hoisin sauce. Whisk until combined and then set aside.
Cut the chicken into strips. Place in a shallow dish and then season with the garlic powder, salt and pepper. Sprinkle the seasoned chicken with the cornstarch and toss to coat.
Using a high rim frying pan, heat the oil over medium high heat. Add the chicken and cook, in batches until browned, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towel. Set aside.
Reheat the same pan over medium high heat, adding more oil, if needed. Add the garlic and stir fry for 30 second. Add the honey garlic sauce and cook, stirring until thick and bubbly. Add the fried chicken strips and stir to coat. Remove from the heat.
To plate, arrange the chicken and steamed vegetables (if using) over the rice. Drizzle more of the honey garlic sauce over the chicken and vegetables and then sprinkle with sesame seeds, if using.

Notes

Recipe adapted: thegunnysack.com

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