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sticky honey chicken

Sticky Honey Chicken


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  • Author: Lily Thompson
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Sticky Honey Chicken is a quick and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken coated in a rich honey glaze with savory and tangy notes.


Ingredients

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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

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

Toasted sesame seeds

Sliced green onions


Instructions

1. Toss chicken pieces with cornstarch, salt, and pepper.

2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

3. Cook chicken in a single layer until golden and cooked through.

4. Combine honey, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger in skillet.

5. Add cornstarch slurry and stir until thick.

6. Return chicken to skillet and coat in sauce.

7. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

Notes

Adjust sweetness by adding more or less honey.

Fry chicken in batches for crispiness.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Asian-inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Calories: 0
  • Sugar: 0
  • Sodium: 0
  • Fat: 0
  • Saturated Fat: 0
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 0
  • Fiber: 0
  • Protein: 0
  • Cholesterol: 0