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Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken: A Sweet Flavor Delight!

A delicious and sweet sticky honey garlic chicken recipe that is easy to make and packed with flavor.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Mix well to create the marinade.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  5. 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.
  6. Bring the marinade to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly until it thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
  7. 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.
  8. Serve the sticky honey garlic chicken hot, garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 30gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgSugar: 30g

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.

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