Sticky Honey Chicken Flavor-Packed Delight Recipe

Ingredients

• 500 g chicken thighs, boneless and skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 0.25 cup honey
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
• 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
• 2 green onions sliced (for garnish)

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, mix together the honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using) to create the marinade.
2. Add the chicken pieces to the marinade and let it sit for at least 30 minutes at room temperature, or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator for deeper flavor.
3. After marinating, heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Remove excess marinade from the chicken pieces and place them in the skillet.
4. Cook the chicken for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Ensure the pieces are not overcrowded in the skillet; you may need to do this in batches.
5. While the chicken cooks, mix the cornstarch and water in a small bowl to create a slurry.
6. Once all the chicken is cooked, return all the pieces to the skillet. Pour the remaining marinade over the chicken and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
7. Stir in the cornstarch slurry to the skillet, and cook for another minute or until the sauce thickens and becomes sticky. Stir to coat the chicken evenly.
8. Remove from heat and garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.