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Buttery Honey Garlic Chicken

From a video by Rachel's Step by Step · 11 min watch

Tender bone-in skin-on chicken thighs and drumsticks seared then simmered and glazed in a rich, sweet-savory buttery honey garlic sauce made with onion, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Served with mashed potatoes and green beans.

Buttery Honey Garlic Chicken
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Total time
~1 hour 30 minutesEstimated by Unreel from the recipe steps — the creator didn't state this.
Hands-on
~55 minutesEstimated by Unreel from the recipe steps — the creator didn't state this.
Servings
~4 servingsEstimated by Unreel from the complete recipe.
Difficulty
HardEstimated by Unreel from the recipe steps — the creator didn't state this.
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Ingredients

Ingredients scaled to 4 servings
  • 6 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs and drumsticks
  • chicken seasoning mix, mixed together
  • 1 ½ tablespoons avocado oil
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • ¼ cup onion, finely chopped
  • 6 garlic, finely minced
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • ½ tablespoon dark soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • mashed potatoes
  • green beans

Preparation

  1. Step 1
    Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels. Trim any excess fat hanging over the bone-in skin-on chicken thighs and drumsticks.
  2. Step 2
    Mix together the chicken seasoning (onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, and smoked paprika). Season the chicken pieces thoroughly on all sides.
  3. Step 3
    Heat a cast iron braiser or skillet over medium heat and add the avocado oil. Once hot, place the chicken pieces skin side down. Sear without moving for 6 minutes until golden and they release easily from the pan.
  4. Step 4
    Flip the chicken pieces and sear the other side for 4 minutes. Remove the chicken to a plate and set aside. Allow the pan to cool for about 45 seconds.
  5. Step 5
    Add the butter to the pan and melt while scraping up the browned bits. Add the finely chopped onion, minced garlic, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes. Cook and stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Step 6
    Add the honey, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, rice vinegar, and water. Stir to combine and heat over low until it reaches a gentle simmer. Do not let it bubble vigorously or become foamy.
  7. Step 7
    Return the seared chicken to the pan, skin side up. Spoon some of the sauce over the top. Cover with a lid and cook on low for 30 minutes, checking occasionally to ensure it is gently bubbling.
  8. Step 8
    Remove the lid, raise the heat to medium, and simmer uncovered for 8 minutes while frequently spooning the thickening sauce over the chicken until it becomes glossy, sticky, and reduced.
  9. Step 9
    Serve the chicken with mashed potatoes and green beans. Spoon the buttery honey garlic glaze generously over the chicken.

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