Better Than Takeout Sticky Chicken – Easy Recipe You’ll Love
Deliciously sticky chicken that tastes even better than takeout!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes.
- Add the chicken thighs and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes, basting halfway through.
- In a small saucepan, bring the marinade to a boil. Mix cornstarch and water, then stir into the sauce to thicken.
- Pour the thickened sauce over the baked chicken. Serve warm.
Notes
- For added flavor, let the chicken marinate overnight.
- Serve with steamed rice or vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg