Honey Butter Chicken

20m
Serves 3
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Directions

  1. 1Place the chicken thighs in a bowl.
  2. 2Marinate the chicken thighs with soy sauce, honey, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  3. 3Place the marinated chicken thighs in an air fryer basket.
  4. 4Air fry at 400°F for 18-20 minutes, or bake at 425°F for 20-25 minutes.
  5. 5While the chicken cooks, prepare the sauce by adding a tablespoon of butter to a pan on medium-low heat.
  6. 6Add minced garlic to the pan and cook for a few minutes.
  7. 7Add honey to the pan.
  8. 8Add soy sauce to the pan.
  9. 9Add a cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce.
  10. 10Remove the cooked chicken thighs from the air fryer.
  11. 11Slice the chicken thighs into smaller pieces.
  12. 12Assemble the bowl with rice.
  13. 13Add the sliced chicken thighs over the rice.
  14. 14Add your favorite vegetable side (bok choy shown).
  15. 15Pour the honey butter sauce over the chicken and vegetables.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • cracked black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce
  • 0.25 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoon honey
  • 4 finely minced garlic cloves
  • steamed bok choy
  • soy sauce
  • sesame oil
  • chili crisp

Equipment

air fryerbowltongspanknifecutting boardserving bowl