Sticky Honey Chicken Recipe
This Sticky Honey Chicken recipe is a delicious combination of tender chicken bites coated in a sweet and savory glaze. Perfect for a quick and flavorful meal!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Sticky Honey Sauce:
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
- 1 tablespoon water (if needed to thin the sauce)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons green onions, sliced (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Pat them dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook the Chicken: Sear the chicken in olive oil until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside.
- Make the Sticky Honey Sauce: In the same skillet, combine honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and vinegar. Simmer until slightly thickened. Add cornstarch slurry if desired.
- Toss the Chicken in the Sauce: Coat the cooked chicken in the sticky honey sauce and simmer to meld flavors.
- Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Sticky Honey Chicken, Chicken Recipe, Asian Chicken, Honey Glazed Chicken
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