Description
Sticky Honey Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that combines sweet and savory flavors in a quick, easy recipe perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Gather and prepare your ingredients by chopping green onions and mincing garlic and ginger.
- In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. Add chicken thighs and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken (discard excess marinade) and cook until browned on both sides, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Once cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F), pour remaining marinade into the skillet. Let it bubble until thickened, approximately 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Plate the sticky honey chicken with the thickened sauce drizzled over it. Top with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 95mg