Sweet and Sticky Chicken (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ For the Chicken

01 - 500 g (1 lb) chicken thighs or breasts, boneless and skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces

02 - 2 tbsp cornstarch

03 - 1/2 tsp salt

04 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

05 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil

→ For the Sauce

06 - 1/3 cup honey

07 - 3 tbsp soy sauce

08 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar

09 - 1 tsp sesame oil (optional)

10 - 2 garlic cloves, minced

11 - 1/2 tsp grated fresh ginger (optional)

12 - 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water

→ For Garnish

13 - Toasted sesame seeds

14 - Sliced green onions

# Instructions:

01 - Toss chicken pieces with cornstarch, salt, and pepper in a bowl until evenly coated.

02 - Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken pieces in a single layer for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked.

03 - Reduce heat to medium. Combine honey, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger in the same skillet. Simmer and add cornstarch slurry until thickened.

04 - Return chicken to skillet and toss in sauce. Heat through for 2-3 minutes. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.

# Notes:

01 - Adjust honey amount to control sweetness

02 - Cook chicken in batches for crispier texture

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