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Baked Honey Garlic Chicken

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A comforting dish of tender chicken thighs coated in a sticky, sweet and garlicky glaze, perfect for family dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 8 skinless chicken thigh fillets (approx. 800 g / 1¾ lb before trimming)
  • 3 tbsp cornflour (cornstarch)
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • 2 tbsp oil (vegetable or canola)
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider/white vinegar)
  • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tsp cornflour (cornstarch)
  • 80 ml (1/3 cup) chicken stock
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 110 g (1/3 cup) honey
  • Boiled rice or egg-fried rice to serve
  • Chopped spring onions (scallions)
  • Chilli flakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 190°C / 375°F (fan).
  2. Trim excess fat from the chicken thighs and cut them into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
  3. Combine the cornflour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika in a medium bowl. Add the chicken pieces and toss to coat evenly.
  4. Drizzle the oil over the coated chicken and stir to ensure the pieces are well covered and slightly sticky.
  5. Spread the chicken in a single layer in a large baking tray (or two medium trays). Ensure there’s space between the pieces for better crisping.
  6. Bake for 15 minutes near the top of the oven.
  7. Whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, and cornflour while the chicken bakes. Stir in the chicken stock, butter, minced garlic, and honey. Set aside.
  8. Remove the tray from the oven after 15 minutes and turn the chicken pieces. Pour the sauce around the chicken.
  9. Bake for another 10–12 minutes, until the sauce is bubbling.
  10. Stir the chicken in the sauce to coat well.
  11. Spoon over rice, then top with chopped spring onions and chilli flakes.

Notes

For an even bolder flavor, add grated ginger to the sauce or use different types of vinegar. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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