Sticky Honey Chicken (Print)
Sticky-sweet honey chicken that's quick. Ready fast for your weeknight dinner in 25 minutes.
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken
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1½ lbs of chicken breasts (boneless and skinless), chopped into small 1-inch pieces
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½ teaspoon ground black pepper
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½ teaspoon sea salt
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3 tablespoons of cornstarch for coating
→ Sauce
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2 tablespoons of soy sauce
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⅓ cup of honey
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2 teaspoons of finely grated fresh ginger
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2 tablespoons of water or chicken broth
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2 teaspoons of cornstarch
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1 teaspoon of sriracha
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3 minced garlic cloves
# Steps:
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Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel. Chop it into small cubes, about 1 inch big. Sprinkle salt and black pepper over the top before tossing the pieces in cornstarch to coat them evenly, using a medium-sized bowl.
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Mix honey, soy sauce, water or broth, ginger, cornstarch, sriracha, and garlic in a little bowl. Stir it well and leave it nearby, stirring again before adding to the pan.
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Heat up 1 tablespoon of oil in a big skillet on medium-high heat. Cook your chicken in a few small batches so it browns nicely, stirring occasionally, for 5-6 minutes. Once cooked through, transfer to a covered plate to keep warm.
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Pour your pre-mixed sauce into the same skillet (don’t clean it out first). Stir while it gently simmers over medium heat until it thickens and looks all shiny—takes about a minute.
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Toss the cooked chicken back into the skillet. Give it a good stir so each piece gets coated in sauce. Let it heat for another minute, then serve hot with noodles or rice. Sprinkle green onions on top if you like.
# Notes:
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Tender, golden chicken bites with a sweet honey glaze come together fast—perfect for a weeknight meal.
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Goes great with stir-fried veggies, noodles, or steamed rice like jasmine or basmati.