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Sticky Honey Chicken Recipe

Sticky Honey Chicken Recipe
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This Sticky Honey Chicken recipe is a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors, featuring tender chicken pieces glazed in a sticky honey sauce. It’s a quick and easy Asian-inspired dish that’s sure to become a family favorite.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

For the Sauce:

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp ketchup
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1 tsp cornstarch (for slurry)
  • sesame seeds and sliced green onions for garnish

Instructions

  1. Coat the Chicken: Toss the chicken pieces with 2 tablespoons of cornstarch until well coated.
  2. Cook the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet and cook the chicken until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. Make the Sauce: In the same pan, cook garlic, then add honey, soy sauce, vinegar, ketchup, red pepper flakes, and sesame oil. Simmer, then thicken with a cornstarch slurry.
  4. Glaze the Chicken: Return the chicken to the skillet, coat in sauce, and cook until glazed. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve hot.

Notes

  • You can use chicken breasts or thighs based on preference.
  • For extra crispiness, fry chicken in batches.
  • Adjust sweetness and spice levels to taste.

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