Ingredients
– 1 ½ pounds chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
– ½ cup honey
– 2 tablespoons soy sauce
– 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
– 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
– 1 teaspoon black pepper
– 1 teaspoon red chili flakes (or to taste)
– 4 cloves garlic (minced)
– 1 tablespoon ginger (grated)
– Salt to taste
– Green onions (sliced, for garnish)
– Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Creating Sweet and Spicy Honey Pepper Chicken can be simple if you follow these straightforward steps:
1. Marinate Chicken: In a bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, black pepper, red chili flakes, garlic, and ginger. Mix well. Add the chicken thighs, ensuring they are fully coated. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
2. Heat Oil: In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
3. Cook Chicken: Once the oil is hot, add the marinated chicken thighs to the skillet. Cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
4. Add Sauce: Pour the remaining marinating sauce into the skillet. Stir to coat the chicken evenly. Let it simmer for another 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
5. Taste and Adjust: Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with salt or more pepper if needed.
6. Garnish: Remove the skillet from heat. Garnish the chicken with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.
7. Serve: Transfer the Sweet and Spicy Honey Pepper Chicken to a serving platter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 25g