Sticky Honey Chicken Recipe
This Sticky Honey Chicken Recipe brings restaurant-quality flavors straight to your kitchen.
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Non-stick skillet or wok
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Tongs for flipping
- Small saucepan
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs cut into chunks
- 1/3 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces evenly.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper thoroughly.
- Toss chicken pieces with cornstarch until coated.
- Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook chicken pieces until golden brown completely.
- Remove chicken and set aside temporarily.
- Mix honey, soy sauce, and vinegar together.
- Add garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour sauce mixture into same skillet carefully.
- Simmer sauce until it begins bubbling gently.
- Return chicken to skillet and toss well.
- Cook until chicken is thoroughly coated sticky.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
- They stay juicier than breast meat during cooking
- It helps create the perfect sticky coating
- Medium heat prevents honey from burning
- This concentrates flavors and creates proper thickness
- Green onions add color and mild onion flavor