Q: Can I use bone-in chicken thighs instead of deboned ones for this recipe?
A: Yes, you can use bone-in chicken thighs, but cooking time may need to be adjusted to ensure the chicken is fully cooked.
Q: What can I substitute for cornstarch if I don’t have it?
A: You can use all-purpose flour or potato starch as a substitute for cornstarch to achieve a similar crispy texture.
Q: Is it necessary to marinate the chicken for 30 minutes?
A: Marinating for 30 minutes helps to infuse the flavors into the chicken, but if you’re short on time, a shorter marinate can still yield tasty results.
Honey Garlic Butter Crispy Chicken
Notes
- 2 chicken thigh fillets
- Cornstarch, as needed
- Marinade: 5 slices of garlic, 4.5 slices of ginger, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, ½ tablespoon white pepper powder, 1 gram of salt
- Sauce: A small block of butter, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon honey
- Parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Debone the chicken thighs and mix with the marinade ingredients. Let it marinate for 30 minutes.
- Remove the ginger and garlic slices, then coat the chicken evenly with cornstarch.
- Heat oil in a pan and fry the chicken thighs over low heat until golden brown and crispy.
- In another pan, melt the butter over low heat and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and 1 tablespoon of honey, stir well and turn off the heat.
- Coat the chicken with the sauce on both sides.
- Cut into pieces, plate, and garnish with chopped parsley.
- Rich in protein from chicken
- Contains carbohydrates from cornstarch
- Garlic and ginger add antioxidants
- Butter and oyster sauce contribute to fat content