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Honey Black Pepper Chicken Thighs

Honey Black Pepper Chicken Thighs

This Honey Black Pepper Chicken Thighs recipe features juicy chicken thighs coated in a sweet and spicy honey sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 693 kcal

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • medium bowl
  • large pan
  • Heat-resistant cup

Ingredients
  

Chicken Preparation

  • 2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 large egg
  • 0.5 cup cornstarch
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil for frying

Honey Black Pepper Sauce

  • 0.75 cup honey
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce
  • 0.5 cup water divided
  • 2 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces; about 1" cubes and add to a large bowl.
  • Crack the egg into the bowl of chicken and use a spoon to mix the chicken and egg well to coat.
  • Add ½ cup of cornstarch to the bowl and mix again to coat the chicken with the cornstarch. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl add honey, soy sauce, water, rice wine vinegar, garlic, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Mix well and set aside.
  • Add vegetable oil to a large pan and heat on medium-high. Fry the chicken pieces in batches for about 2 minutes per side. Remove when cooked.
  • Drain the hot oil remaining into a heat-resistant cup until it cools.
  • Add the chicken back to the pan and pour the sauce over. Mix well and bring back to a simmer.
  • In a small cup, mix the remaining water with cornstarch to make a slurry. Pour into the pan and mix well.
  • Let simmer for about two minutes until the sauce thickens.
  • Serve over rice or noodles and top with chopped green onions.

Notes

For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate in the egg and cornstarch for 30 minutes before frying.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 693kcalCarbohydrates: 73gProtein: 47gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 262mgSodium: 1034mgPotassium: 660mgFiber: 1gSugar: 53gVitamin A: 130IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 43mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Asian Chicken Dish, Chicken Thighs, easy chicken recipe, Honey Black Pepper Chicken, Savory Chicken
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