Description

This Sticky Honey Chicken is the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and slightly tangy flavors with a glossy, caramelized sauce that clings to each bite. Serve it over steamed rice or crispy veggies for an easy, delicious meal!

Ingredients

Scale

For the Chicken:

1 lb chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
¼ cup cornstarch
Salt & pepper, to taste
2 tbsp vegetable oil, for frying

For the Sticky Honey Sauce:

¼ cup honey 🍯
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar (or white vinegar)
2 tbsp ketchup
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ tsp ginger, grated
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (for thickening)

For Garnish:

Sesame seeds
Green onions, chopped

Instructions

1️⃣ Coat & Fry the Chicken

Season chicken pieces with salt & pepper.
Toss in cornstarch until fully coated.
Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat and fry chicken until golden & crispy (about 5-6 minutes). Remove & set aside.

2️⃣ Make the Sticky Honey Sauce

In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, vinegar, ketchup, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil.
Pour sauce into the same pan and bring to a simmer.
Stir in cornstarch slurry (cornstarch + water) and cook until thickened.

3️⃣ Coat the Chicken

Add the crispy chicken back into the pan.
Toss well until each piece is coated in the sticky, glossy sauce.

4️⃣ Serve & Enjoy!

Sprinkle with sesame seeds & green onions.
Serve over steamed rice or with stir-fried veggies.

Notes

✔️ Want it spicier? Add 1 tsp sriracha or red pepper flakes to the sauce.
✔️ Extra crispy chicken? Double-fry the pieces for an even crunchier bite.
✔️ Make it healthier! Use baked or air-fried chicken instead of frying.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes

Nutrition

Calories: 350 kcal
Carbohydrates: 40g
Protein: 25g