Description
This Sticky Honey Chicken recipe is a delicious Asian-inspired dish that balances sweet and savory flavors. Tender chicken pieces are coated in a sticky honey glaze with a hint of spice, perfect for a quick and flavorful dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
Coating:
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ⅓ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (optional, for heat)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Garnish:
- sliced green onions and sesame seeds
Instructions
- Coat Chicken: Toss the chicken pieces with cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Cook Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet, cook chicken until golden.
- Make Sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sriracha, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil.
- Combine: Pour sauce over chicken, cook until thickened.
- Garnish: Top with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables.
- You can substitute chicken breast for thighs, though thighs remain juicier.
- Adjust sriracha to your spice preference or omit it for a milder version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
