Honey Garlic Chicken by Finn Tonry

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp water
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp water (for slurry)
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds, for garnish
• 2 tbsp green onion, sliced, for garnish

Instructions

1. Cut chicken thighs into 1-inch pieces and season generously with salt and pepper
2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and grated ginger. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and 2 tablespoons of water. Pour the sauce into the skillet and bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry. Pour the slurry into the simmering sauce and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring, until the sauce thickens.
6. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, tossing to coat evenly with the honey garlic sauce. Cook for another 1-2 minutes to heat through.
7. Cook garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving immediately over rice or noodles over medium heat.