Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken
Ingredients
- 4 boneless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp butter
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sweet chili sauce
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken with paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove from the pan.
- Melt the butter and sauté the garlic for 30 seconds.
- Add honey, soy sauce, and sweet chili sauce. Stir and simmer for 2–3 minutes until glossy.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and coat well with the sticky glaze.
- Simmer for another 2 minutes, spooning the sauce over the chicken.
- Garnish with parsley and sesame seeds. Serve with steamed rice or roasted vegetables.
