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Delicious sticky honey chicken garnished with sesame seeds and green onions

Sticky Honey Chicken

Juicy chicken thighs coated in a sticky honey glaze for a quick, family-friendly dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

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

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and toss with cornstarch until evenly coated.
Mix the Glaze
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger until well combined.
Cook the Chicken
  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
Add the Sauce
  1. Pour the honey glaze over the cooked chicken and stir to coat. Continue cooking for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
Garnish and Serve
  1. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately while hot and sticky.

Notes

Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3-4 days in an airtight container, or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat gently on the stove.