Description
Sticky Honey Chicken is a quick and delicious dish featuring tender boneless chicken breasts coated in a sweet and tangy honey-soy glaze. This recipe combines simple ingredients to create a flavorful meal perfect for weeknight dinners, served best with rice or steamed vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
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 creates a balanced sweet, savory, and slightly spicy sauce that will coat the chicken.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until they develop a golden brown crust and are cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Add the Sauce: Pour the prepared honey sauce over the cooked chicken in the skillet. Reduce heat to low and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally so the sauce thickens and beautifully coats each piece of chicken.
- Garnish & Serve: Remove from heat and sprinkle the chicken with sesame seeds. Serve immediately with steamed rice or vegetables for a complete meal.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, increase the amount of red pepper flakes according to your preference.
- Ensure chicken breasts are of even thickness for uniform cooking; pounding them slightly can help.
- This dish pairs well with steamed broccoli, bok choy, or jasmine rice.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To reduce sodium, use low-sodium soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
