Sticky Honey Chicken
A delightful dish with succulent chicken coated in a sweet, sticky glaze that brings comfort and smiles to the dinner table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free (if using tamari)
Ingredients
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- 500 g Chicken, boneless and skinless
- 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
- 1 tsp Sesame Oil (Optional)
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp Fresh Ginger, grated (Optional)
- 1 tsp Cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water
- Toasted Sesame Seeds
- Sliced Green Onions
Instructions
- Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and place in a mixing bowl. Add cornstarch, salt, and black pepper, tossing to coat thoroughly.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces in a single layer and fry for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat and add honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger. Stir to combine.
- Allow sauce to simmer for 2-3 minutes, thickening slightly.
- Mix 1 teaspoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water and add to the skillet, stirring until sauce becomes glossy and thick.
- Return fried chicken to the skillet, stirring to coat in the glaze.
- Serve with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions for garnish.
Notes
For extra crunch, double-coat the chicken in cornstarch before frying. Adjust sweetness with less or more honey based on preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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