Sticky Sweet Chicken Recipe

Finished bowl of Sticky Sweet Chicken coated in a rich caramelized soy honey glaze and garnished with fresh scallions. This easy Sticky Sweet Chicken Recipe is perfect for serving over rice for a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner.

Sticky Sweet Chicken Recipe

This Sticky Sweet Chicken is an easy weeknight dinner that delivers a lot of flavor without the effort. The marinade cooks down into a rich sauce that clings perfectly to every bite of juicy chicken.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Comfort Food, Dinner, Lunch, Meal Prep, Quick Meal

Cuisine: American, Asian, Chinese, Fusion

Keyword: 30 Minute Dinner, Asian Chicken Recipe, Asian Dinners, Asian Recipes, Chicken Recipe, Easy, Easy Asian Recipe, Easy Chicken Marinade, Easy Chicken Recipe, Easy Recipes, Sticky Sweet Chicken, Sticky Sweet Chicken Recipe, Weeknight Dinner

Equipment

Ingredients

16 oz. chicken thighs cut into bite-sized chunks
Neutral oil for cooking

For the Marinade & Sauce

1 tbsp dark soy sauce
2 tbsp light soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce
3 cloves garlic minced
1½ tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil

Optional Garnish

Scallions
Steamed rice

Instructions

Place the cubed chicken thighs in a bowl and combine with dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, garlic, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Mix thoroughly and marinate for 15 minutes.
Heat a pan over medium heat with a bit of oil. Add the chicken along with the marinade and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce has reduced into a sticky glaze that clings to the chicken.
Remove from the heat and serve over a fresh bowl of rice.
Optionally garnish with scallions.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 455kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 28g