Description
Sticky Honey Chicken is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken with the perfect balance of sweet honey and savory soy sauce. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, offering a mouthwatering flavor experience that will have everyone coming back for seconds. With minimal prep time and maximum taste, you’ll love serving this delicious dish to family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup pure honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ginger powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your countertop for easy access.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger powder, cornstarch, and sesame oil until smooth.
- Marinate chicken breasts in half of the sauce for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear marinated chicken until golden brown on both sides (about 5 minutes per side).
- Pour the remaining marinade over the chicken and simmer on low heat until thickened (5-7 minutes), ensuring chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg