Tangy Honey Garlic Chicken

These tangy honey garlic chicken thighs are the perfect weeknight dinner! They’re tangy, garlicky, sweet, and savory all at once! It comes together in a snap and really makes plain chicken into an irresistible dinner.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 pound chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon mirin
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 6 tablespoons ketchup
• 4 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon mirin
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Combine the chicken thighs with 1 tablespoon of mirin then season with salt and pepper. Make sure it’s evenly and well coated.
2. 2Add the flour and toss to coat. Again, make sure it’s evenly coated.
3. 3In a bowl, combine the ketchup, honey, soy sauce, mirin, and minced garlic. Set aside.
4. 4In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat up the oil, and once hot, add the chicken thighs, smooth-side down. Cook for 5 minutes. Flip and continue to cook for 6 minutes, or until cooked through. Do not overcrowd the pan, cook in two batches if necessary.
5. 5Add the tangy honey garlic sauce to the chicken and fully coat them and allow everything to cook for another minute.
6. 6When done, let the chicken rest for a couple of minutes before serving. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.