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Honey Black Pepper Chicken Thighs

Honey Black Pepper Chicken Thighs

Delicious Honey Black Pepper Chicken Thighs are tender and coated in a sweet and spicy sauce, perfect for a quick dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 693 kcal

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • medium bowl
  • large pan
  • heat-resistant cup
  • small 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
  • pinch cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • 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.
  • In a medium bowl add honey, soy sauce, ¼ cup of water, rice wine vinegar, minced garlic, ground black pepper, and a pinch of cayenne pepper. Mix well until the honey has dissolved.
  • Add a ½ cup of vegetable oil to a large pan to heat at medium-high temperature. Fry chicken for about 2 minutes per side.
  • When the chicken is cooked, carefully 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 top. Mix well to combine and bring back to a simmer.
  • In a small cup add ¼ cup of cold water and 2 tablespoon of cornstarch. Whisk until dissolved.
  • Pour the cornstarch slurry into the pan, aiming for where the sauce is and not over the chicken. Mix well and let simmer for about two minutes.
  • Serve over rice or noodles and top with chopped green onions.

Notes

Store any leftovers in a tightly sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave for about 1 minute before serving.

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 cuisine, Chicken, easy dinner, Honey Black Pepper Chicken Thighs, sticky sauce
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