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Finished Honey BBQ Chicken Recipe over rice with sesame seeds, scallions, and a fried egg.
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Honey BBQ Chicken Recipe

This honey BBQ chicken cooks in one pan in about 25 minutes. Cubed chicken thighs tossed in a sticky, sweet, and tangy honey barbecue glaze and served over rice.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: honey bbq chicken, honey bbq chicken bites, honey bbq chicken thighs, honey bbq sauce
Servings: 2

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 16 oz. chicken thighs cubed
  • Neutral oil for cooking

For the Sauce:

  • 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Optional Garnish:

  • Sesame seeds
  • Scallions
  • Fried egg
  • Steamed rice

Instructions

  • Heat a pan over medium heat with a bit of oil. Add the cubed chicken thighs and cook, stirring occasionally, until about 80% cooked through.
  • Add the BBQ sauce, light soy sauce, honey, and apple cider vinegar. Mix and continue cooking until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce has reduced into a glossy glaze that clings to the chicken.
  • Serve over a fresh bowl of rice. Optionally garnish with sesame seeds, scallions, and a fried egg.

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Notes

  • Don't overcrowd the pan. Give the chicken room to sear instead of steam, and work in two batches if your pan is small.
  • Add the sauce when the chicken is about 80% cooked so it finishes right in the glaze and soaks up all that flavor.
  • Judge doneness by the glaze, not the clock. It should be glossy, thickened, and clinging to the chicken.
  • Keep the heat at medium so the sauce reduces without scorching. Fry the egg last so the yolk stays jammy.

Nutrition

Calories: 490kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 22g