Description
This Sticky Honey Chicken recipe features tender, juicy chicken breasts coated in a sweet and savory honey sauce with garlic, ginger, and a hint of spice. Quick and easy to prepare, it’s perfect for a weeknight dinner served with rice or vegetables.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
Sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Garnish
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes if using. This mixture will provide a balanced sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy flavor to the chicken.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Place the chicken breasts in the skillet and cook for 5 to 7 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. Ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F for safe consumption.
- Add the Sauce: Pour the prepared honey sauce over the cooked chicken in the skillet. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens and coats the chicken evenly, creating a sticky glaze.
- Garnish & Serve: Remove the skillet from heat. Sprinkle sesame seeds over the glazed chicken. Serve the sticky honey chicken hot, ideally alongside steamed rice or your favorite steamed or sautéed vegetables for a complete meal.
Notes
- For an extra spicy kick, increase red pepper flakes according to taste.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to reduce sodium content.
- Chicken thighs can be substituted for breasts for a juicier result.
- The sauce thickens as it simmers; do not overcook to prevent burning.
- Best served immediately for optimal texture and flavor.
