Description
Sweet spicy sticky chicken is a bold, finger-licking dish featuring tender chicken coated in a glossy, sweet-heat sauce that caramelizes beautifully for an irresistible finish.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (halal)
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Sesame seeds and green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Toss chicken with cornstarch, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken and cook for 6–8 minutes until golden and cooked through; remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add garlic and ginger; sauté for 30 seconds.
- Whisk honey, soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, vinegar, and sesame oil.
- Pour sauce into the skillet and simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return chicken to the skillet and toss to coat evenly.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes until sauce becomes sticky and glossy.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Chicken thighs stay extra juicy.
- Adjust spice level by increasing or decreasing sriracha.
- Serve with rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired