Honey Garlic Chicken

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs (~6 pieces)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/3 cup cornstarch or potato starch
  • 3 Tbsp heaping minced garlic
  • 2 ½ Tbsp butter (or avocado oil)
  • 3 Tbsp or more avocado oil
  • 4 Tbsp honey
  • 2 ½ Tbsp soy sauce

Instructions:

  1. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces (1–2 inches). Season with salt and pepper and coat with cornstarch (or potato starch).
  2. Drizzle avocado oil into a large pan until coated. Turn to medium heat. Add and cook chicken for about 4 minutes on each side, until crispy and brown. Remove chicken from heat.
  3. Add butter (or avocado oil) and minced garlic to the pan. Stir for 10 seconds. Add honey and soy sauce and simmer for 30 seconds. Add chicken and heat for 1 minute on each side. Remove from heat and serve.
* Adapted from Crispy Chinese Honey Garlic Chicken – Two Kooks in the Kitchen