Description
Sticky Honey Chicken is a quick and flavorful skillet-cooked dish featuring tender boneless chicken breasts coated in a sweet and tangy honey sauce, accented with garlic, ginger, and a hint of red pepper flakes. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, it pairs wonderfully with rice or vegetables.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 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)
- 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 combination creates the sticky, flavorful sauce for the chicken.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5 to 7 minutes on each side until they turn golden brown and are cooked through completely.
- Add the Sauce: Pour the prepared honey sauce over the cooked chicken in the skillet. Simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and thoroughly coat the chicken breasts.
- Garnish & Serve: Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the chicken and serve immediately while hot, ideally alongside rice or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Notes
- Ensure chicken breasts are of even thickness for uniform cooking.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to control the spice level or omit for a milder flavor.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to reduce salt content if desired.
- This dish pairs well with steamed jasmine rice or sautéed green vegetables.
- Spoon extra sauce over the serving for added flavor and moisture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
