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Sticky honey garlic chicken pieces served on a white plate with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

Sticky Honey Chicken

Tender chicken thighs coated in cornstarch and cooked in a glossy honey-soy sauce with fresh garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, sesame seeds, and green onions.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
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Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 lb chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Sauce
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
Garnish
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Grater for ginger
  • Food thermometer

Method
 

  1. Add the chicken thighs to a large bowl.
  2. Sprinkle with the cornstarch and toss until evenly coated.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix the honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger.
  4. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet using your tested heat level.
  5. Add the chicken and cook until browned and nearly cooked through.
  6. Pour the honey sauce over the chicken.
  7. Stir and continue cooking until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and the sauce becomes thick and sticky.
  8. Transfer to a serving plate.
  9. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
  10. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 44gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 1.07mgPotassium: 670mgFiber: 1gSugar: 23g

Notes

  • Coat the chicken lightly and evenly with cornstarch.
  • Stir the sauce before adding it to the skillet so the honey, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and ginger are evenly distributed.
  • Cook only until the sauce is glossy and thick enough to cling to the chicken.

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