Description
Sticky honey chicken brings together sweet and savory flavors from Asian cuisine. Home cooks can quickly prepare this delightful dish with simple ingredients and enjoy a restaurant-quality meal that satisfies cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) chicken thighs or breasts, boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Whisk together a vibrant blend of honey, soy sauce, ketchup, vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes in a mixing bowl, creating a glossy marinade.
- Thoroughly coat chicken pieces with cornstarch, ensuring an even, light dusting that will create a crispy exterior.
- Warm a skillet over medium-high heat with cooking oil, carefully adding chicken and allowing it to sizzle and transform into a golden-brown, crunchy coating for 5-7 minutes.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the crispy chicken, gently stirring to envelop each piece in the rich, sticky glaze, and let simmer for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens and clings beautifully.
- Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and freshly chopped green onions over the dish for a burst of color and added texture, then serve alongside steamed rice or roasted vegetables.
Notes
- Opt for chicken thighs for extra juiciness and richer flavor compared to chicken breasts.
- Ensure cornstarch coating is light and even to achieve maximum crispiness when frying.
- Toast sesame seeds beforehand to enhance their nutty aroma and add depth to the dish’s overall taste profile.
- Adjust red pepper flakes according to personal spice tolerance for a customized heat level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 294 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg