Description

Sticky Honey Chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish featuring tender chicken pieces coated in a glossy, sweet, and savory honey-soy sauce. This quick skillet recipe combines the flavors of honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger to create a sticky glaze perfect for weeknight dinners. Garnished with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions, this dish is sure to please the whole family.

Ingredients

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Chicken

500 g (1 lb) chicken thighs or breasts, boneless and skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tbsp cornstarch
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp vegetable oil

Sauce

1/3 cup honey
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil (optional)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp grated fresh ginger (optional)
1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water

Garnish

Toasted sesame seeds
Sliced green onions

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Instructions

Cook the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken pieces in a single layer for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked through. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Make the Sauce: Reduce the heat to medium. In the same skillet, add honey, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil (if using), minced garlic, and grated fresh ginger. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Thicken the Sauce: Add the cornstarch slurry (1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water) to the simmering sauce. Stir continuously for about 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens to a glossy, sticky consistency.
Combine Chicken and Sauce: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat evenly with the sticky honey sauce. Allow it to heat through for a minute to absorb the flavors.
Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions over the chicken before serving. Serve hot with steamed rice or your preferred side dish.

Notes

Use chicken thighs for juicier results or breasts for leaner meat.
Adjust honey quantity to taste for more or less sweetness.
Sesame oil adds a nutty aroma but can be omitted if unavailable.
Ensure chicken pieces are cooked through before adding sauce to prevent undercooking.
Serve with steamed vegetables or rice to complete the meal.