Honey Chicken
A quick and easy honey chicken recipe that delivers restaurant-quality flavors in just 20 minutes. This dish features crispy chicken coated in a sticky, sweet honey glaze, perfect for a weeknight dinner or special occasions.
Equipment
- Large skillet or wok
- Mixing bowls
- whisk
- Tongs
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- Primary Ingredients:
- 600 g boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons cornflour
- 1 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger minced
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce optional
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Optional Add-Ons:
- Toasted sesame seeds for garnish
- Fresh chopped green onions
- Red chili flakes for added spice
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: In a bowl, coat the chicken pieces with cornflour, salt, and pepper.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden brown and fully cooked, about 6-8 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Make the Honey Sauce: In the same pan, combine honey, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, sweet chili sauce, and sesame oil. Stir well and let simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Coat the Chicken: Return the cooked chicken to the pan and toss to coat in the sauce. Simmer for an additional 2 minutes until the sauce clings to the chicken.
- Serve: Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and green onions. Serve hot with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables.