Description
Sticky honey chicken brings together sweet and savory flavors in a mouthwatering Asian-inspired dish that dances on your palate. Crispy chicken pieces glazed with golden honey sauce promise a delightful culinary experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Thickening and Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water (for cornstarch slurry)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Whisk together honey, soy sauce, ketchup, vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes in a mixing bowl to create a vibrant, aromatic marinade.
- Warm cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, ensuring even distribution across the surface.
- Carefully place chicken pieces into the hot skillet, allowing them to sear and develop a golden-brown exterior while cooking thoroughly, approximately 6-8 minutes.
- Gently cascade the prepared honey sauce over the chicken, using tongs to rotate and thoroughly coat each piece, ensuring complete flavor absorption.
- Create a cornstarch slurry by blending cornstarch with water until smooth, then pour into the skillet while continuously stirring to prevent lumps.
- Allow the sauce to simmer and reduce, thickening to a glossy consistency that clings perfectly to the chicken, which typically takes 2-4 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and finely chopped green onions across the surface for a fresh, crunchy garnish.
- Transfer the sticky honey chicken to a serving platter alongside steamed rice or roasted vegetables for a complete, delectable meal.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting red pepper flakes for spice-sensitive palates.
- Create a gluten-free version by using tamari instead of traditional soy sauce.
- Marinate chicken beforehand for deeper flavor penetration and more tender meat.
- Prevent sauce burning by stirring continuously and maintaining medium-low heat during final coating stage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 413
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 726 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 93 mg