Craving a dinner that's quick, healthy, and bursting with flavor? Look no further! As a busy parent, I understand the struggle of juggling work and family while trying to put a decent meal on the table. That's why I'm so excited to share my go-to weeknight lifesaver: Sticky Honey Chicken. It's ready in a flash, packed with goodness, and oh-so-delicious. Say goodbye to boring dinners and hello to a family favourite!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
My grandmother, a true culinary genius, used to make something similar, though always shrouded in secrecy. She called it "Sunshine Chicken," a name as warm and inviting as the dish itself. Sadly, the recipe was never written down. I’ve always loved recreating dishes from my past and I’ve dedicated myself to recreate that iconic flavour. What I came up with is Sticky Honey Chicken. This is my homage to her, updated for modern kitchens and packed with even more flavor. It’s my way of sharing a piece of my family history with you.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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For the Sticky Honey Sauce:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 teaspoon sriracha (optional, for heat)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger, grated
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Garnish (Optional):
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped green onions
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Prepare the Chicken: In a bowl, toss the chicken cubes with cornstarch, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
- Make the Sauce: While the chicken cooks, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ketchup, sriracha (if using), minced garlic, and grated ginger in a small bowl.
- Combine and Simmer: Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken in the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken evenly.
- Serve: Remove from heat and sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions, if desired. Serve immediately over rice or noodles.
Sticky Honey Chicken
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- In a bowl, toss the chicken cubes with cornstarch, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1/4 cup cornstarch, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- While the chicken cooks, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ketchup, sriracha (if using), minced garlic, and grated ginger in a small bowl.1/4 cup honey, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon ketchup, 1 teaspoon sriracha, 1 clove garlic, 1/2 teaspoon ginger
- Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken in the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken evenly.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions, if desired. Serve immediately over rice or noodles.sesame seeds, chopped green onions