Sweet & Spicy Chicken: The Incredible Ultimate Recipe for 5-Star Flavor
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 0 hours
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
Follow these straightforward steps to create your own Sweet & Spicy Chicken:
- Prepare Chicken: Start by cutting the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and patting them dry with paper towels.
- Heat Oil: In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Cook Chicken: Add the chicken pieces to the skillet. Cook for about 6-8 minutes, or until chicken is brown and no longer pink in the center. Stir occasionally for even cooking.
- Add Aromatics: Once the chicken is cooked, add minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Create Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, red chili flakes, and black pepper.
- Combine: Pour the sauce over the chicken in the skillet, stirring to coat evenly. Let it simmer for about 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Finish Cooking: Ensure the chicken is fully cooked and coated in the sweet and spicy glaze.
- Garnish: Remove from heat and sprinkle chopped green onions and sesame seeds on top for garnish.
Each step brings you closer to a dish that is not only stunning in flavor but also visually appealing!