Sweet and Sticky Chicken

Ingredients

• 16 oz chicken thighs (cut into 1-inch bite-sized chunks)
• 1 tbsp neutral oil (for cooking)
• 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
• 2 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 3 garlic (cloves, grated)
• 1.5 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• green onions (sliced for garnish)
• white rice (for serving)

Steps

1. 1

   Slice the chicken thighs into 1-inch bite-sized pieces.

2. 2

   Place the chicken pieces into a bowl and add the dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, grated garlic, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.

3. 3

   Mix well to ensure the chicken is evenly coated and let it marinate for at least 15 minutes, or up to overnight in the refrigerator.

4. 4

   Preheat a pan over medium-high heat and add a bit of neutral oil.

5. 5

   Add the chicken along with all of the marinade into the hot pan.

6. 6

   Cook the chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of at least 165°F (74°C). As the chicken cooks, the sauce will naturally thicken and become sticky.

7. 7

   Serve the chicken over a bed of rice and top with sliced green onions if desired.

Notes

For a more tender texture, some users recommend velveting the chicken first. If you don't have oyster sauce, hoisin sauce can be used as a substitute. The recipe can also be adapted for tofu.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• chicken
• sticky chicken
• easy dinner
• pan-fried
• high-protein