🍯 Sweet, savory, and perfectly creamy, this Honey Garlic Cream Chicken with Crispy Herb Potatoes is a comforting dish with a touch of elegance. Golden, crispy chicken thighs are coated in a luscious honey garlic cream sauce, served alongside herb-crusted roasted potatoes and a garlic-infused rice pilaf. It’s all finished off with a creamy honey-garlic drizzle for an extra layer of indulgence. 🧄✨
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🧾 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
🍗 Honey Garlic Chicken
• 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp honey 🍯
• 2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
• Salt & pepper to taste
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🥔 Herb-Crusted Roasted Potatoes
• 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• Salt & pepper to taste
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🍚 Garlic-Infused Rice Pilaf
• 1½ cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• Salt & pepper to taste
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🥣 Honey Garlic Cream Sauce
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 1 tbsp honey 🍯
• 1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Water (to thin, if needed)
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🔥 Instructions
1. Cook the Chicken
• Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
• Sear chicken, skin-side down, for 4–5 minutes until golden and crispy.
• Flip and cook for another 4–5 minutes until the other side is golden.
• Add honey and garlic, spooning the mixture over the chicken as it cooks.
• Remove from skillet and set aside.
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2. Roast the Potatoes
• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Toss diced potatoes with olive oil, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
• Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy and golden.
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3. Prepare the Garlic-Infused Rice Pilaf
• Heat olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.
• Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Stir in cooked rice, parsley, and a pinch of salt.
• Keep warm.
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4. Make the Cream Sauce
• In a small saucepan, combine heavy cream, honey, and garlic over medium heat.
• Stir until the sauce thickens slightly, about 2–3 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Thin with water if needed for desired consistency.
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5. Assemble the Plate
• Serve the crispy honey garlic chicken thighs alongside the herb-crusted roasted potatoes and garlic-infused rice pilaf.
• Drizzle generously with the honey garlic cream sauce.
• Garnish with fresh parsley or a sprinkle of lemon zest for extra brightness.
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✨ A creamy, sweet, and savory dish that’s sure to impress.
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