Food Obsessed

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (slurry)
• Sliced green onions and sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions

1. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 9-12 minutes until browned and mostly cooked through.
2. Reduce heat to medium, add the minced garlic, and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Pour in the honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Stir to coat and bring to a gentle simmer.
4. Add the cornstarch slurry and stir for 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens into a glossy glaze.
5. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve over rice, noodles, or steamed vegetables.

Tips

• Don’t overcrowd the pan — cook in batches if needed so the chicken sears instead of steams.
• Works well with shrimp or tofu as a swap.
• Great for meal prep — divide into containers with rice and veggies for the week.