Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken

Ingredients

• 400 g Chicken thighs (boneless and skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces)
• 2 tbsp Cornstarch (for coating)
• Salt (a good pinch)
• Black pepper (to taste)
• 1 tbsp Vegetable oil (for frying)
• 3 tbsp Honey
• 3 Garlic cloves (grated or finely minced)
• 1 tsp Ginger paste
• 3 tbsp Light soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Rice vinegar
• Spring onions (sliced into rings, for garnish)
• Sesame seeds (for garnish)
• Chili (fresh, sliced, for garnish)

Steps

1. 1

   Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.

2. 2

   Place the chicken in a bowl and toss with the cornstarch, salt, and black pepper until all pieces are completely coated.

3. 3

   Heat some oil in a pan over medium heat.

4. 4

   Add the chicken pieces to the pan and fry for about 8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. The cornstarch creates a crispy crust.

5. 5

   Add the honey, grated garlic, ginger paste, soy sauce, and rice vinegar directly to the pan with the chicken.

6. 6

   Simmer the mixture for 2-3 minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly. The sauce should be sticky and coat the chicken glossily.

7. 7

   Serve the chicken over rice or noodles.

8. 8

   Garnish with sliced spring onions, chili, and sesame seeds.

Notes

This recipe is ideal for a calorie-conscious diet. For a gluten-free version, the soy sauce can be replaced with tamari.

Nutrition per serving

• Main Course
• Chicken
• Chinese
• Low Calorie
• Quick
• Dinner
• Stir-fry