Better Than Takeout! 15-Minute Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe (No Deep Frying)
Ingredients
- Chicken breast · boneless skinless1 lb
- Garlic5 cloves
- Scallion3
- Vegetable oil3 tbsp
- Butter2 tbsp
- Sesame seed · toasted
- Soy sauce1 ½ tbsp
- Mirin2 tbsp
- White pepper¼ tsp
- Baking soda¼ tsp
- Cornstarch3 tbsp
- Oyster sauce2 tbsp
- Honey2 tbsp
- Lemon1 tbsp
- Dark soy sauce½ tsp
- Chicken stock · powder1 tsp
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces, put them in a bowl with the marinade ingredients, massage gently, cover and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
- Finely chop the garlic. Thinly slice the green onions, keeping the whites and greens separate.
- Combine all the sauce ingredients in a small container and mix well. Set aside.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large wok or pan over high heat. Add the marinated chicken in a single layer and sear for 1 minute, until the bottom is golden brown. Flip and stir-fry for another 3 to 4 minutes, until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same wok, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and the white parts of the green onions and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes, until the garlic starts to turn golden.
- Stir the sauce briefly, pour it in and stir for 30 seconds, until it thickens and looks shiny.
- Return the chicken to the wok and toss until evenly coated.
- Garnish with the green onion greens and toasted sesame seeds.
Summarized from Aaron and Claire's video. Watch it for the details.
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