Description
Sticky Honey Chicken is a delectable dish that combines tender, juicy chicken with a rich, sweet glaze. This easy-to-make recipe is sure to impress at any dinner table, tantalizing taste buds and leaving everyone craving more. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, you’ll have a crowd-pleasing meal ready in no time. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, Sticky Honey Chicken is a flavor-packed dish that will become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup high-quality honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the chicken under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, and black pepper until smooth.
- Place the chicken in a zip-top bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over it. Seal tightly and marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add a touch of oil.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade (reserve it) and cook for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
- Pour reserved marinade into the skillet during the last few minutes of cooking to thicken and glaze the chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (approximately 6 ounces)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg