How to Make the Perfect The Spicy Honey Garlic Chicken That Will Make You Rethink Dinner
Asian Fusion · Medium · 30 minutes min · 4 servings
This spicy honey garlic chicken dish combines the sweetness of honey with a fiery kick, offering a mouthwatering twist on a classic favorite.
Why this recipe works
This The Spicy Honey Garlic Chicken That Will Make You Rethink Dinner recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 30 minutes minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 350 calories with 30g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.
What you will need
This recipe uses 16 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp ginger grated
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- 3 cup broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 carrot sliced
- 4 green onions chopped
- 1 sesame seeds for garnish
- 1 cup cooked rice
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Prepare Chicken
Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and marinate them in half of the soy sauce, honey, and rice vinegar.
Step 2: Combine Sauce Ingredients
In a bowl, mix the remaining soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, and cornstarch with water to create the sauce.
Step 3: Sauté Vegetables
In a large skillet, heat sesame oil over medium heat and add broccoli, bell pepper, and carrot. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until slightly tender.
Step 4: Cook Chicken
Push the vegetables to the side of the skillet, add chicken pieces, and cook until they are browned and cooked through, around 5-7 minutes.
Step 5: Add Sauce
Pour the sauce over the chicken and stir well to coat. Let it simmer for another 2-3 minutes until thickened.
Step 6: Serve
Serve the chicken and vegetables over cooked rice, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- Chicken thighs → Chicken breast
- Honey → Maple syrup
- Soy sauce → Tamari for gluten-free
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Overcooking the chicken, making it dry.
- Not allowing the sauce to thicken properly.
- Using too much red pepper flakes, making it overly spicy.
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 350 calories, 30g protein, 15g carbs, 20g fat, 1g fiber.
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