Asian-inspired

Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken

Name: Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Ingredients: 1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2.5 cm pieces; 1 tbsp cornstarch; ½ tsp fine salt; ¼ tsp ground black pepper; 1 tbsp neutral cooking oil; ¼ cup (60 ml) low-sodium soy sauce; 3 tbsp (63 g) honey; 4 garlic cloves, finely minced; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tsp sesame oil; 2 cups (370 g) cooked jasmine rice; 1 tbsp thinly sliced green onions; 1 tsp sesame seeds

Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken coats juicy browned chicken thighs in a glossy sauce made with honey, soy, garlic, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Served over jasmine rice, it delivers a satisfying balance of sweet, salty, savory, and tangy flavors in about 20 minutes.

dairy-freenut-free

Time20 min

Servings4

Difficultyeasy

Estimated nutrition

Per serving (recipe serves 4)

Calories: 470 kcal
Protein: 27 g
Carbs: 59 g
Fat: 14 g
Fiber: 1 g

Actual values can vary with brands, amounts, and preparation.

How this was estimated

69% match confidence

Data sources: USDA FoodData Central

USDA match details:

9 of 13 ingredient lines matched nutrition data.

Ingredients

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Chicken

1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2.5 cm pieces
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1 tbsp cornstarch
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½ tsp fine salt
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¼ tsp ground black pepper
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1 tbsp neutral cooking oil
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Honey Garlic Sauce

¼ cup (60 ml) low-sodium soy sauce
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3 tbsp (63 g) honey
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4 garlic cloves, finely minced
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1 tbsp rice vinegar
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1 tsp sesame oil
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Serving

2 cups (370 g) cooked jasmine rice
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1 tbsp thinly sliced green onions
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1 tsp sesame seeds
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Instructions

1
Toss the chicken with the cornstarch, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
2
Heat the neutral oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3
Add the chicken in a single layer and cook for 5–7 minutes, turning occasionally, until well browned and the thickest pieces reach at least 165°F (74°C).
4
While the chicken cooks, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, garlic, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
5
Reduce the skillet to medium-low heat. Pour in the sauce and immediately toss with the chicken.
6
Cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring continuously, until the sauce bubbles gently and reduces to a glossy coating. Do not allow the honey sauce to scorch.
7
Divide the 2 cups cooked rice evenly among 4 bowls.
8
Divide the chicken and all remaining glaze among the bowls. Finish evenly with green onions and sesame seeds.

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Instructions

1
Toss the chicken with the cornstarch, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
2
Heat the neutral oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3
Add the chicken in a single layer and cook for 5–7 minutes, turning occasionally, until well browned and the thickest pieces reach at least 165°F (74°C).
4
While the chicken cooks, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, garlic, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
5
Reduce the skillet to medium-low heat. Pour in the sauce and immediately toss with the chicken.
6
Cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring continuously, until the sauce bubbles gently and reduces to a glossy coating. Do not allow the honey sauce to scorch.
7
Divide the 2 cups cooked rice evenly among 4 bowls.
8
Divide the chicken and all remaining glaze among the bowls. Finish evenly with green onions and sesame seeds.

Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken