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Sticky Honey Soy Chicken (Easy Chicken Meal Prep Recipe)

Sticky honey soy chicken coated in a glossy garlic-ginger glaze. An easy 30-minute dinner perfect for busy weeknights!
Prep Time30 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Yield: 2 servings
Cost: $5

Materials

  • 4 boneless chicken thighs
  • salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 4 tbsp corn starch (for coating)
  • 1-2 tbsp  neutral oil (e.g. vegetable or canola)

For the sauce

  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tbsp ginger (grated)

Instructions

  • Prep the chicken
    Pat 4 boneless chicken thighs dry. Use the back of a knife to gently pound thicker pieces so they cook evenly and faster.
  • Season
    Lightly season with salt & pepper (go easy on salt, soy sauce is salty).
  • Coating the chicken
    Add cornstarch to a bowl. Toss chicken to coat evenly, shaking off excess. Let it sit 3–5 minutes so the coating hydrates and clings.
    honey soy chicken
  • Sear the chicken
    Heat neutral oil in a large skillet over medium-high and add chicken thighs. Pan-fry for 4-5 minutes on each side. Transfer chicken to a plate; keep the pan on the stove.
  • Make the sauce
    In a small bowl, mix all the ingredients listed above for the sauce.
  • Glaze and finishing
    Lower heat to medium. Pour the sauce into the pan and simmer 30–60 seconds, scraping up brown bits. Return chicken (and juices) to the pan and toss. The residual cornstarch on the chicken will help the sauce thicken and turn glossy in about 1–2 minutes. Stir so every piece is coated.
    seared chicken
  • Serve
    Serve with a hot bowl of rice!