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Sticky Honey Lemon Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: Ezabella
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Yield: 3 to 4 servings

Description

This Sticky Honey Lemon Chicken recipe offers a delightful Chinese-inspired dish that is crispy, tender, and coated in a flavorful, sticky honey lemon sauce. Perfectly balance sweet, savory, and tangy notes make this stir-fried chicken a quick and satisfying meal for 3 to 4 servings.

Ingredients

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 (about 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

  1. Mix the lemon sauce: Whisk together lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, and crushed red chili flakes in a small bowl until fully combined to create the sticky honey lemon sauce.
  2. Coat the chicken: In a medium bowl, whisk 1 tablespoon soy sauce with the egg to form a smooth mixture. Add the chicken pieces and toss thoroughly to coat. Place cornstarch in a separate bowl; dip each chicken piece into the cornstarch, coating evenly on all sides, working in batches until all chicken is coated.
  3. Sauté the chicken: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large nonstick sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry each batch for 3 to 5 minutes until the chicken pieces are golden brown, crispy, and cooked through. Transfer cooked chicken to a clean plate.
  4. Cook the sauce: Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the pan along with minced garlic and grated ginger. Sauté for 30 to 60 seconds until the garlic turns lightly golden and fragrant. Pour in the prepared honey lemon sauce and add the cooked chicken back into the pan. Continue cooking and stirring frequently until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken with a sticky glaze.
  5. Serve: Remove from heat and immediately garnish the chicken with thinly sliced scallions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve hot for best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Use boneless skinless thighs for juicier chicken or breasts if a leaner option is preferred.
  • To prevent clumping, toss chicken pieces separately when coating with cornstarch.
  • Adjust crushed red chili flakes for more or less heat according to preference.
  • Serve with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.
  • Ensure the pan is hot before frying chicken to achieve a crispy coating.
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Chinese-inspired

Find it online: https://kitchenloving.com/sticky-honey-lemon-chicken-recipe/