Sweet Honey Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken thighs (cubed; 'thicky boy thighs')
• 2 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp ketchup
• 2 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 tbsp cooking oil (for the pan)
• 2 cup cooked rice (for serving)
• sesame seeds (optional garnish)
• scallions (optional garnish)

Steps

1. 1

   Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized cubes.

2. 2

   In a bowl, combine the cubed chicken with honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ketchup, and minced garlic.

3. 3

   Allow the chicken to marinate in the mixture for at least 15 minutes.

4. 4

   Heat a pan over medium heat and add cooking oil to coat the surface.

5. 5

   Place the chicken and the marinade into the pan.

6. 6

   Cook the chicken for about 5 minutes per side.

7. 7

   Continue cooking until the sauce has thickened, darkened, and glazed the chicken, then remove from heat.

8. 8

   Serve the chicken over a fresh bowl of rice.

9. 9

   Optionally garnish with sesame seeds and sliced scallions before serving.

Notes

The creator suggests you can eat it how you like, but rice is the recommended base. Ensure the sauce darkens significantly for the best flavor profile.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• chicken
• honey chicken
• easy recipe
• meal prep
• asian-inspired
• pan-fried