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Sticky Honey Chicken: A Sweet and Savory Delight

This Sticky Honey Chicken recipe is a sweet and savory delight! It’s easy to make, packed with flavor, and perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

  • 500 g (1 lb) chicken thighs or breasts, boneless and skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

For the Sauce:

  • ⅓ cup honey
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water

For Garnish:

  • Toasted sesame seeds
  • Sliced green onions

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken:

  1. In a medium bowl, toss the chicken pieces with cornstarch, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.

Cook the Chicken:

  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the chicken pieces to the skillet in a single layer and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  3. Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and set aside.

Make the Sauce:

  1. Reduce the heat to medium.
  2. In the same skillet, combine the honey, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil (if using), garlic, and ginger.
  3. Bring the sauce to a simmer.
  4. Add the cornstarch slurry to the sauce and stir until it thickens, about 1-2 minutes.

Combine Chicken and Sauce:

  1. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat in the thickened sauce.
  2. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the chicken is heated through.

Serve and Garnish:

  1. Transfer the Sticky Honey Chicken to a serving plate.
  2. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
  3. Serve immediately with rice, noodles, or your favorite vegetables.

Find it online: https://cookupjoy.com/sticky-honey-chicken/