Description
Honey glazed chicken brings together golden-brown chicken pieces dancing with caramelized sweetness and aromatic spices. Delightful balance of Asian-inspired flavors creates a mouthwatering meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (500 grams) chicken thighs or breasts, boneless and skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
Seasoning and Coating:
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Sauce Components:
- 1/3 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
Garnish:
- Toasted sesame seeds
- Sliced green onions
Instructions
- Create a fragrant coating for the chicken by thoroughly mixing cornstarch, salt, and pepper with chicken pieces to ensure uniform coverage.
- Warm vegetable oil in a spacious skillet at medium-high temperature, positioning chicken pieces in a single layer without overcrowding.
- Sear chicken for approximately 4-5 minutes per side, developing a rich golden-brown exterior while ensuring complete internal cooking.
- Transfer perfectly cooked chicken to a separate plate, maintaining its crispy texture.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium and utilize the existing pan drippings for enhanced flavor development.
- Craft a luxurious glaze by whisking together honey, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger until harmoniously blended.
- Allow sauce to gently simmer for 60 seconds, releasing aromatic components and concentrating flavors.
- Incorporate cornstarch slurry into the simmering mixture, stirring consistently for 1-2 minutes until sauce reaches a glossy, thickened consistency.
- Reintroduce chicken pieces into the skillet, meticulously coating each morsel with the sticky, glistening sauce.
- Warm chicken in sauce for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing flavors to meld completely.
- Plate the glazed chicken, elegantly garnishing with toasted sesame seeds and delicately sliced green onions for a vibrant presentation.
Notes
- Coating Technique: Dust chicken with cornstarch for an extra crispy exterior that locks in moisture and helps sauce cling perfectly.
- Oil Temperature Control: Maintain medium-high heat to achieve golden-brown chicken without burning, ensuring even cooking and crisp texture.
- Sauce Consistency Magic: Create a smooth cornstarch slurry to thicken sauce instantly, preventing lumps and creating a glossy, restaurant-quality glaze.
- Dietary Adaptations: Swap regular soy sauce for low-sodium or tamari for gluten-free version, and use alternative sweeteners like maple syrup for refined sugar-free option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 405
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg