Name: Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken With Roasted Carrots
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 2 pounds (907 g) chicken thighs (907 grams); 1/4 cup soy sauce (60 ml); 1/4 cup (60 ml) honey (85 grams); 3 tablespoons olive oil (45 ml); 5 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon (15 ml) ginger, minced; 1 tablespoon sesame oil (15 ml); 1 tablespoon (15 ml) cornstarch (8 grams); 2 tablespoons water (30 ml); Salt to taste; Pepper to taste; 1 pound (454 g) carrots, peeled and cut into sticks (454 grams); 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml); 1 teaspoon (5 ml) dried thyme (1 gram); 1 teaspoon (5 ml) dried rosemary (1 gram); 1 tablespoon (15 ml) sesame seeds (9 grams); Chopped green onions for garnish

Description

Discover how to make delicious Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken with Roasted Carrots. This easy recipe will satisfy your taste buds and impress your family!

Ingredients

2 pounds (907 g) chicken thighs (907 grams)
1/4 cup soy sauce (60 ml)
1/4 cup (60 ml) honey (85 grams)
3 tablespoons olive oil (45 ml)
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon (15 ml) ginger, minced
1 tablespoon sesame oil (15 ml)
1 tablespoon (15 ml) cornstarch (8 grams)
2 tablespoons water (30 ml)
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
1 pound (454 g) carrots, peeled and cut into sticks (454 grams)
2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml)
1 teaspoon (5 ml) dried thyme (1 gram)
1 teaspoon (5 ml) dried rosemary (1 gram)
1 tablespoon (15 ml) sesame seeds (9 grams)
Chopped green onions for garnish

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
In a bowl, mix 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup honey, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, and minced garlic and ginger.
Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Sear chicken thighs for 4-5 minutes on each side until browned.
Pour the honey garlic mixture over the chicken in the skillet.
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, basting occasionally.
In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water.
Add the cornstarch mixture to the skillet and stir until the sauce thickens.
Arrange carrot sticks on a baking sheet.
Drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil over carrots.
Sprinkle dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and pepper over carrots.
Toss carrots to coat evenly with oil and seasonings.
Roast carrots in the oven for 20-25 minutes until tender.
Transfer chicken to a serving dish and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Garnish chicken with chopped green onions.
Serve the sticky honey garlic chicken with roasted carrots on the side.

Notes

Marinate chicken thighs in honey garlic mixture for at least 30 minutes before cooking for a richer flavor.
Ensure chicken thighs are evenly coated by flipping them halfway through cooking.
Enhance the meal by adding vegetables like broccoli or bell peppers to the roasting pan with the carrots.