Description
Sticky Honey Chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines tender chicken pieces with a sweet and savory honey sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual gathering with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Sticky Honey Sauce:
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
- 1 tablespoon water (if needed to thin the sauce)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons green onions, sliced (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces, season with salt and pepper, and cook in olive oil until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- Make the Sticky Honey Sauce: In the same skillet, combine honey, soy sauce, garlic, rice vinegar, and ginger. Simmer to thicken the sauce. Toss the cooked chicken in the sauce until well coated.
- Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Honey provides the sweetness and stickiness to the sauce.
- Soy sauce adds umami and depth.
- Garlic contributes savory richness.
- Chicken breasts or thighs work best for quick cooking and flavor absorption.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying, Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Sticky Honey Chicken, Honey Chicken Recipe, Sweet and Savory Chicken, Asian Chicken Dish
