Description
Sweet and Spicy Sticky Chicken is a flavorful dish featuring tender boneless, skinless chicken thighs cooked in a sticky glaze made from soy sauce, honey, ketchup, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Perfectly seared in a skillet then simmered until the sauce thickens, this recipe balances sweetness with a hint of spice for an irresistible meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 1/2 lbs chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
Sauce
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Cooking
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, honey, ketchup, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes in a bowl until fully combined to create the flavorful sauce base.
- Heat oil: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat to prepare for searing the chicken.
- Brown chicken: Add the chicken thighs to the skillet and cook until browned on both sides, about 4-5 minutes per side, ensuring a nice sear and developing flavor.
- Add sauce: Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the browned chicken and bring it to a simmer in the skillet.
- Simmer and thicken: Cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce thickens into a sticky glaze coating the chicken beautifully.
- Serve: Plate the chicken and spoon extra sauce over the top. Optionally, garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- Using boneless, skinless chicken thighs provides juicy and tender meat that absorbs the flavors well.
- You can adjust the red pepper flakes to control the spice level according to your preference.
- Garnishes like sesame seeds and chopped green onions add a nice visual appeal and complementary taste but are optional.
- Serve this dish with steamed rice or vegetables to complete the meal.
