Description
A delicious and sweet sticky honey garlic chicken recipe that is easy to make and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Mix well to create the marinade.
- Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for more flavor.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from the marinade, allowing excess marinade to drip off, and season with salt and pepper.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- While the chicken cooks, pour the remaining marinade into a small saucepan. In a separate bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth, then add to the saucepan.
- Bring the marinade to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly until it thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
- Once the chicken is cooked, pour the thickened sauce over the chicken in the skillet. Toss to coat evenly and heat through for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Serve the sticky honey garlic chicken hot, garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a teaspoon of red pepper flakes to the marinade.
- For a healthier option, substitute chicken thighs with chicken breast and reduce the honey to 1/3 cup.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg