Name: Honey Garlic Sticky Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces; 2 tbsp cornstarch; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1/3 cup honey; 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce; 2 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil; 2 green onions, sliced; 1 tsp sesame seeds

This honey garlic sticky chicken recipe takes just 20 minutes to cook for an easy, family-friendly weeknight meal. Tender chicken thighs are seared until golden and then simmered in a rich, sweet, and savory glaze. Serve it over fluffy white rice with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and green onions for a restaurant-quality dish at home.

Instructions

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Toss the chicken pieces with cornstarch in a medium bowl until they are evenly coated, which helps the chicken get crispy and thickens the sauce later.

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through.

While the chicken cooks, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and toasted sesame oil in a small bowl until smooth.

Reduce the skillet heat to medium, add the minced garlic to the chicken, and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.

Pour the honey-soy sauce mixture into the skillet with the chicken and stir to coat all the pieces evenly.

Simmer the sauce for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring constantly, until the liquid reduces into a thick, sticky glaze that clings to the chicken.

Remove the skillet from the heat, garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, and serve immediately over warm steamed rice and steamed vegetables.