Description
Sticky Honey Chicken delivers a delightful punch of sweet and savory flavors that dance across your taste buds, making dinner feel like a special celebration. Tender chicken pieces coated in a glossy honey glaze bring comfort and excitement to your weeknight meal in just minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb chicken thighs or breasts, boneless and skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
- ⅓ cup honey
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Garnishing Ingredients:
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
- Toasted sesame seeds
- Sliced green onions
Instructions
- Dust 1 pound chicken pieces with 2 tablespoons cornstarch, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper in a mixing bowl until every morsel gets an even coating.
- Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F. Carefully place chicken into hot oil and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a clean plate, leaving delicious brown bits in the skillet.
- Pour ⅓ cup honey, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon vinegar, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil into the same skillet. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and ½ teaspoon grated ginger.
- Simmer sauce ingredients for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly to blend flavors and prevent burning.
- Mix 1 teaspoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water to create a smooth slurry. Whisk into sauce and cook for another 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Return chicken to skillet and gently toss, ensuring each piece gets completely glazed with sticky sauce.
- Sprinkle 1-2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions over the chicken for a fresh, crunchy finish.
Notes
- Coat chicken evenly in cornstarch for a crispy exterior that helps seal in juices and creates a perfect golden-brown crust.
- Use high-quality honey for a rich, deep flavor that caramelizes beautifully when cooking the sauce.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute tamari sauce for soy sauce and ensure your cornstarch is certified gluten-free.
- Toast sesame seeds in a dry pan for just a minute to enhance their nutty flavor and add extra crunch to the dish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg