Description
Indulge in this easy-to-make Better Than Takeout Sticky Chicken, featuring tender thighs coated in a rich, sweet-and-savory glaze. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this dish delivers gourmet flavors without the fuss. Marinated in a delightful mix of soy sauce and honey, each bite is a culinary adventure that will leave your taste buds dancing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels to ensure a good sear.
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic. Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear marinated chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove chicken and add reserved marinade to the skillet; bring to a boil and simmer until thickened (3-5 minutes).
- Return chicken to the skillet to coat in sauce, cooking for an extra minute.
- Serve over rice or noodles and garnish with green onions.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (about 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 95mg