Description
Sweet and Spicy Honey Chicken is a flavorful dish featuring tender chicken coated in a sticky, spicy-sweet glaze made with honey, garlic, and chili flakes. Perfect for a quick dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss chicken pieces with cornstarch, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
- Reduce heat to medium and pour the sauce over the cooked chicken. Stir to coat evenly.
- Simmer for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens and glazes the chicken.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to control the heat level.
- This dish pairs well with steamed rice or noodles.
- You can substitute chicken with tofu for a vegetarian version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg