Description
Sweet and Spicy Sticky Chicken is a flavorful Asian-inspired dish featuring tender boneless chicken thighs coated in a glossy, sticky sauce made with honey, soy sauce, sriracha, and aromatic ginger and garlic. Perfectly balanced with sweet and spicy notes, this easy skillet recipe comes together quickly on the stovetop and makes a delicious meal when served over rice, noodles, or vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Sauce
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Thickener
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
Garnish
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs and cook for 5–6 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Prepare the sauce: In the same skillet, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sriracha, ketchup, minced garlic, grated ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
- Thicken the sauce: Stir in the cornstarch slurry and continue cooking for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
- Combine chicken and sauce: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat evenly with the sticky sauce. Simmer together for an additional 2 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle sliced green onions and sesame seeds over the top before serving. Best enjoyed over steamed rice, noodles, or with stir-fried vegetables.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less sriracha sauce according to your taste preferences.
- Serve this dish over steamed rice, noodles, or stir-fried vegetables for a complete and satisfying meal.
- To make it gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari or a gluten-free soy sauce alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 810mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
