Description
Sticky Honey Chicken is a quick and delicious skillet-cooked dish featuring tender boneless chicken breasts glazed with a sweet and savory honey-soy sauce. Perfect for a busy weeknight dinner, this recipe combines honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger to create a sticky, flavorful coating that’s garnished with sesame seeds and pairs wonderfully with rice or vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
Sauce
- 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)
Garnish
- 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, until well combined.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Place the boneless chicken breasts in the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Add the Sauce: Pour the prepared honey sauce over the cooked chicken in the skillet. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and fully coat the chicken breasts.
- Garnish & Serve: Sprinkle the chicken with sesame seeds and serve hot, ideally accompanied by steamed rice or your favorite vegetables.
Notes
- For extra heat, increase the amount of red pepper flakes or add chopped fresh chili.
- Ensure the chicken is cooked thoroughly by checking the internal temperature with a meat thermometer.
- This dish pairs well with steamed jasmine rice or sautéed green vegetables like broccoli or bok choy.
- To make this recipe gluten-free, use tamari or a gluten-free soy sauce alternative.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
