Sticky Soy Chicken
Get ready to elevate your weeknight dinner game with Sticky Soy Chicken—a mouthwatering recipe that combines tender, juicy chicken thighs with a luscious, flavorful glaze. This Asian-inspired dish comes together in just 40 minutes and features a balance of savory soy sauce, sweet honey, and rich brown sugar, with aromatic garlic and ginger adding depth to every bite. A quick cornstarch slurry creates a perfectly sticky glaze that clings to the chicken for unparalleled flavor. Topped with toasted sesame seeds and fresh green onions, this dish is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Pair it with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables for a satisfying meal that's perfect for both busy weeknights and casual entertaining.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 0.25 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 2 stalks green onions, sliced
Instructions
Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel and season lightly with salt and pepper.
In a small mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil. Stir until well combined.
In another small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water until smooth. Set aside.
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken thighs to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside.
Reduce the heat to medium and pour the soy sauce mixture into the skillet. Stir and let it cook for 1-2 minutes until it begins to bubble.
Slowly add the cornstarch slurry to the skillet while stirring to avoid lumps. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens into a sticky glaze.
Return the chicken thighs to the skillet and coat them evenly in the glaze. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through and allow the flavors to combine.
Sprinkle sesame seeds over the chicken and garnish with sliced green onions.
Serve hot with steamed rice or your favorite side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1950 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 108.1 g | 139% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.0 g | 120% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 23.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 750 mg | 250% | |
| Sodium | 2849 mg | 124% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 81.4 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 70.2 g | ||
| Protein | 163.8 g | 328% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 158 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 1848 mg | 39% | |
*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.
