Chinese Style Honeyed Chicken
Transport your taste buds to the heart of Chinese cuisine with this delectable Chinese Style Honeyed Chicken. Featuring tender, bite-sized chicken thighs marinated in a savory blend of soy sauce, rice vinegar, and honey, this dish is a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and umami flavors. The chicken is pan-seared to golden perfection before being coated in a luscious, ginger- and garlic-infused sauce that thickens beautifully to envelop every piece in sticky, flavorful goodness. Garnished with fragrant scallions, toasted sesame seeds, and a hint of optional red chili flakes for a spicy kick, this quick and easy recipe is ready in just 35 minutes. Perfect to serve over steamed rice or paired with fresh stir-fried vegetables, this restaurant-quality dish is sure to become a favorite weeknight dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 stalks scallions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
- 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
In a small bowl, prepare the marinade by mixing 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon of honey, half the minced ginger, and 1 minced garlic clove. Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, mix well, and let it rest for 15 minutes.
In another small bowl, prepare the sauce by combining the remaining soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, and cornstarch. Stir in the water to create a smooth mixture and set aside.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the marinated chicken pieces in a single layer. Cook for 3–4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Reduce the heat to medium and pour the prepared sauce mixture into the same skillet. Stir constantly until the sauce begins to thicken, about 2–3 minutes.
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, tossing it in the sauce to coat evenly. Cook for an additional 2–3 minutes until the chicken is hot and the sauce clings to the pieces.
Garnish with chopped scallions, sesame seeds, and red chili flakes if using. Serve hot over steamed rice or alongside stir-fried vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1719 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 100.1 g | 128% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.4 g | 107% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 22.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 625 mg | 208% | |
| Sodium | 2756 mg | 120% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 68.3 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 53.0 g | ||
| Protein | 138.8 g | 278% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 228 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 7.7 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 1622 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
