Better Than Takeout 1776 Menu: Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken

Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken — Better than takeout! After making this many times, I’ve perfected the trick to crispy skin and a rich, tangy sauce. The golden, crispy chicken will make your kitchen smell cozy and inviting. Keep reading for my best tips or jump to the recipe card. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Grilled Chicken and Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken.

What You'll Need for Better Than Takeout 1776 Menu: Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 green onions, sliced
• Salt and pepper
• Garlic
• Honey
• Soy sauce
• Optional: Sesame seeds
• Optional: Red pepper flakes
• Optional: Chopped cilantro

How to Make Better Than Takeout 1776 Menu: Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken

1. Step 1: Pat chicken thighs dry with a paper towel and season both sides with salt and pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs, skin-side down, and cook until golden and crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Flip and cook for another 5-7 minutes.
3. Step 3: While chicken is cooking, whisk together honey, soy sauce, cornstarch, water, and minced garlic in a small bowl.
4. Step 4: Once chicken is cooked, remove it from the skillet and set aside. Pour the honey garlic sauce into the skillet and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let it simmer until the sauce thickens.
5. Step 5: Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon the sauce over the top, and let it cook for another 2-3 minutes, until the chicken is coated in the sauce.
6. Step 6: Garnish with sliced green onions and serve over rice or noodles.

Storing & Reheating Better Than Takeout 1776 Menu: Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: The sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Freezing Better Than Takeout 1776 Menu: Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken

Freeze cooked chicken for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, until heated through.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: To make the chicken skin extra crispy, start it skin-side down in a cold pan. This helps render the fat and creates a crispy crust.
• Best substitution: For a spicy version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
• Make-ahead: The chicken can be cooked ahead of time and reheated in the sauce just before serving.
• Troubleshooting: If the sauce is too thick, thin it out with a bit of water. If it's too thin, let it simmer for a few more minutes to reduce.

Better Than Takeout 1776 Menu: Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken

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Prep

10 mins

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Cook

20 mins

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Total

30 mins

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Serves

4 servings

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Diet

Gluten-free

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 green onions, sliced

Seasonings

• Salt and pepper
• Garlic
• Honey
• Soy sauce

Optional Toppings

• Sesame seeds
• Red pepper flakes
• Chopped cilantro

Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat chicken thighs dry with a paper towel and season both sides with salt and pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs, skin-side down, and cook until golden and crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Flip and cook for another 5-7 minutes.
3. Step 3: While chicken is cooking, whisk together honey, soy sauce, cornstarch, water, and minced garlic in a small bowl.
4. Step 4: Once chicken is cooked, remove it from the skillet and set aside. Pour the honey garlic sauce into the skillet and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let it simmer until the sauce thickens.
5. Step 5: Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon the sauce over the top, and let it cook for another 2-3 minutes, until the chicken is coated in the sauce.
6. Step 6: Garnish with sliced green onions and serve over rice or noodles.

Notes

• Chef tip: To make the chicken skin extra crispy, start it skin-side down in a cold pan. This helps render the fat and creates a crispy crust.
• Best substitution: For a spicy version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
• Make-ahead: The chicken can be cooked ahead of time and reheated in the sauce just before serving.
• Troubleshooting: If the sauce is too thick, thin it out with a bit of water. If it's too thin, let it simmer for a few more minutes to reduce.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Freeze cooked chicken for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, until heated through.
• Make ahead: The sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 40g
• Fat: 18g
• Carbs: 30g
• Fiber: 0g
• Sugar: 25g
• Sodium: 1200mg
• Cholesterol: 140mg
• Sat. Fat: 3g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

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A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Better Than Takeout 1776 Menu: Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!