Sticky Honey Chicken
A delicious and easy-to-make dish featuring tender chicken coated in a sweet and savory sticky sauce, perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional)
- Sesame seeds and green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces and prepare all ingredients.
- In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil until well combined.
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat and add the chicken. Sear for 5-7 minutes until lightly browned.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken, ensuring it’s well coated, and cook for another 10-15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- If a thicker sauce is desired, mix cornstarch with water and add to the pan; cook for 2-3 minutes until it thickens.
- Serve over rice or noodles, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.
Notes
Consider swapping chicken for tofu or shrimp for a different twist. Great for meal prep and can be made ahead of time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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