Description
Sticky Honey Chicken is a delectable dish featuring tender chicken glazed in a sweet and savory sauce, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup raw honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- chili flakes (optional)
- green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince garlic and ginger.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil until smooth.
- Marinate chicken in the sauce for at least 30 minutes in the fridge.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sauté marinated chicken until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add reserved marinade to the pan and simmer until thickened (about 10 minutes).
- Serve garnished with green onions and optional sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (85g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Experiment with different types of honey or add sesame seeds for crunch. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat gently to maintain tenderness.