Here’s a delicious sticky chicken recipe that’s sweet, savory, and perfect for weeknights. 🍗🍯

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Sticky Chicken (Honey Soy Glaze)

Ingredients

• 1.5–2 lbs chicken thighs (boneless or bone-in)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt & pepper, to taste

Sticky Sauce

• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp ginger, grated (or 1/2 tsp ground ginger)
• 1 tbsp sesame oil (optional)
• 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry for thickening)

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Instructions

1. Season & sear the chicken

1. Season chicken with salt & pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Sear chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden.

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2. Make the sticky sauce

1. In a bowl, whisk together:
   • soy sauce
   • honey
   • brown sugar
   • vinegar
   • garlic
   • ginger
   • sesame oil
2. Pour sauce into the pan with the chicken.

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3. Simmer

1. Reduce heat to medium-low.
2. Cover and simmer 15–20 minutes (until chicken is cooked through).

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4. Thicken the sauce

1. Remove chicken and set aside.
2. Add cornstarch slurry to the sauce.
3. Stir until thick and glossy (about 1–2 minutes).

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5. Glaze

• Return chicken to the pan.
• Coat well with the sticky sauce.

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Serve With

• Rice or noodles
• Steamed broccoli
• Sesame seeds & green onions

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Optional Variations

✅ Spicy Sticky Chicken: add chili flakes or sriracha
✅ Orange Sticky Chicken: swap vinegar for orange juice
✅ Keto version: use erythritol instead of sugar