Description
Sticky Honey Lemon Chicken is a flavorful and crispy stir-fried chicken dish coated in a tangy and sweet honey lemon sauce with a hint of ginger and garlic. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner, garnished with scallions and toasted sesame seeds for added texture and flavor.
Ingredients
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Chicken Stir-Fry Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into thin bite-sized pieces
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 tablespoon grated or minced fresh ginger
- 2 large garlic cloves, grated or minced
- garnishes: thinly-sliced scallions and toasted sesame seeds
Honey Lemon Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 large lemon, zested and juiced (1/4 cup juice)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 ½ tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red chili flakes
Instructions
- Mix the lemon sauce: Whisk all of the sauce ingredients together in a small bowl until combined to create the honey lemon sauce.
- Coat the chicken: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the soy sauce and egg until smooth. Add the chicken pieces and toss thoroughly until coated. Place the cornstarch in a separate bowl and dip the chicken pieces in it, coating all sides completely.
- Sauté the chicken: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large nonstick sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces in batches to avoid overcrowding and fry for 5 minutes or until golden, crispy, and cooked through. Transfer cooked chicken to a clean plate.
- Cook the sauce: Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the pan along with the garlic and ginger. Sauté for 30 to 60 seconds until the garlic turns lightly golden. Pour in the honey lemon sauce and add the chicken back to the pan. Stir frequently and cook until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken with a sticky glaze.
- Serve: Remove from heat and immediately serve the chicken garnished with thinly sliced scallions and toasted sesame seeds for a fresh and crunchy finish.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, double coat the chicken with cornstarch.
- Use chicken thighs for more juicy and flavorful results.
- Adjust the crushed red chili flakes to control the heat level.
- If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of water or chicken broth to loosen it.
- Serve with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
