Description
Sticky honey chicken brings sweet and savory comfort to your dinner table. Juicy chicken pieces glazed with golden honey create a simple yet irresistible meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (450 grams) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil or vegetable oil
Seasonings and Garnish:
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Warm a skillet with oil at medium-high temperature, carefully arranging chicken pieces to achieve an even golden-brown exterior, approximately 5-7 minutes per side.
- Craft a robust marinade by whisking together honey, soy sauce, vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, red pepper flakes, salt, and cracked black pepper in a separate mixing vessel.
- Transfer the vibrant sauce over the perfectly seared chicken, ensuring each morsel becomes thoroughly coated and allowing the mixture to gently bubble and meld flavors for 3-4 minutes.
- Create a smooth cornstarch slurry by blending cornstarch with cool water until completely dissolved, then gradually incorporate into the simmering sauce to develop a glossy, thick consistency.
- Once the sauce reaches a luxurious, clingy texture, immediately remove the skillet from heat to prevent overcooking.
- Elevate the dish’s visual appeal and flavor profile by sprinkling toasted sesame seeds and finely chopped green onions across the glistening chicken.
- Present the sticky honey chicken alongside steamed white rice or tender roasted vegetables for a complete, satisfying meal.
Notes
- Choose tender chicken cuts like thighs or breasts for maximum flavor absorption and juiciness.
- Create a glossy sauce by whisking honey and soy sauce thoroughly to prevent clumping and ensure even coating.
- Adjust spice levels by reducing or increasing red pepper flakes to suit personal heat preferences without overwhelming the dish.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce for a healthier version that controls salt content while maintaining rich umami flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg