STICKY HONEY CHICKEN

🍯🍗 STICKY HONEY CHICKEN 🍗🍯
*Crispy, golden bites coated in a sweet-savory glaze – ready in 25 minutes!*

✨ WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT

✔ Restaurant-quality sticky glaze
✔ Healthier than takeout (no deep-frying!)
✔ Perfect sweet-savory balance
✔ Kid-approved & meal prep friendly

🛒 INGREDIENTS (Serves 4)

For the Chicken:

1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs, cubed
1/3 cup cornstarch
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp oil (for frying)

For the Sauce:

1/3 cup honey
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp rice vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp ginger, grated
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water

Garnish:

Sesame seeds & green onions

👩‍🍳 STEP-BY-STEP

1️⃣ CRISP THE CHICKEN

Toss chicken with cornstarch, salt & pepper
Dip in beaten egg
Pan-fry in oil over medium-high for 3-4 mins per side until golden

2️⃣ MAKE THE SAUCE

Whisk honey, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, ginger & pepper flakes
Mix cornstarch + water, add to sauce
Simmer 2-3 mins until thickened

3️⃣ COMBINE & SERVE

Toss chicken in sauce until fully coated
Garnish with sesame seeds & green onions

💡 PRO TIPS

✔ Extra crispy: Use a wire rack after frying
✔ Air fryer option: Cook at 400°F for 12 mins, shaking halfway
✔ Vegetarian: Use cauliflower or tofu
✔ Make ahead: Sauce keeps for 1 week refrigerated