Description
Savor the delightful taste of Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken, a dish that marries tender chicken with a rich honey garlic sauce. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or as an impressive meal to serve guests. The balance of sweet and savory flavors will tantalize your taste buds, making it a favorite for everyone at the dinner table. In just 25 minutes, you can create a mouthwatering meal that pairs beautifully with rice, noodles, or fresh vegetables. Whether you’re feeding the family or hosting friends, this easy-to-make dish guarantees satisfaction and compliments.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. Add chicken and coat well. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes (up to 2 hours).
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- In a small saucepan, bring remaining marinade to a simmer. Mix cornstarch with water until smooth and stir into the marinade; cook until thickened (2-3 minutes).
- Pour thickened sauce over chicken in the skillet, toss gently to coat, and serve garnished with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg