Honey Butter Chicken

20 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Slice each chicken thigh about 1 inch apart without cutting all the way through.
  2. 2Season the chicken with salt on both sides.
  3. 3Season the chicken with white pepper on both sides.
  4. 4Sprinkle a thin layer of cornstarch over the chicken on both sides.
  5. 5Add cooking oil to a pan over medium-high heat.
  6. 6Place the chicken skin-side down in the pan.
  7. 7Pan-fry the chicken for about 4 minutes until golden brown.
  8. 8Flip the chicken and pan-fry for another 4 minutes until golden brown.
  9. 9Remove the chicken from the pan.
  10. 10Over medium heat, add butter to the pan.
  11. 11Add garlic to the pan.
  12. 12Add soy sauce to the pan.
  13. 13Add honey to the pan.
  14. 14Add brown sugar to the pan.
  15. 15Add chicken stock to the pan.
  16. 16Mix well.
  17. 17Return the chicken to the pan and simmer for about 5 minutes.
  18. 18Ensure the internal temperature of the chicken is at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  19. 19Serve the chicken with steamed rice, egg drop soup, and garlicky broccoli.

Ingredients

  • chicken thigh
  • a pinch salt
  • white pepper
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • cooking oil
  • butter
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • honey
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 4 tbsp chicken stock

Equipment

knifecutting boardsalt shakerwhite pepper shakerplatepantongschopsticksladlebowl