Description
Succulent sticky honey chicken merges sweet and tangy flavors from Chinese culinary traditions. Glazed with rich honey and soy sauce, this dish promises a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
Sauce and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Cooking and Garnish Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Whisk together a robust marinade combining soy sauce, honey, oyster sauce, ketchup, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a mixing vessel.
- Warm a skillet with oil at medium-high temperature, approximately 375°F, and carefully arrange chicken pieces to achieve a golden, crisp exterior.
- Transfer prepared marinade into the skillet, thoroughly coating chicken and allowing liquid to reduce and caramelize for 6-8 minutes.
- Create a quick cornstarch slurry by blending cornstarch with cold water, then gently incorporate into the simmering sauce to enhance viscosity and glossiness.
- Once sauce reaches a luxurious, clingy consistency, remove from heat and garnish with toasted sesame seeds and finely chopped green onions.
- Present the glazed chicken immediately atop steamed rice or tender noodles for maximum flavor and temperature preservation.
Notes
- Swap regular soy sauce with low-sodium version to reduce salt intake for health-conscious diners.
- Use gluten-free soy sauce and oyster sauce alternatives for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Marinate chicken for 30 minutes before cooking to enhance flavor absorption and tenderness.
- Choose dark meat chicken for juicier results, as it stays more moist during high-heat cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 272 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg