Ingredients
To bring this delicious dish to life, you’ll need a few pantry staples and fresh ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/3 cup soy sauce (low sodium if preferred)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup cooked jasmine rice
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Feel free to substitute chicken thighs with chicken breasts if that’s your preference. The honey can be swapped out for brown sugar if you’re looking for an alternative sweetener.
Instructions
Follow these simple steps to create a delicious meal that brings warmth and flavor to your table:
- In a medium bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Add the chicken pieces and marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight in the refrigerator for deeper flavor.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth. This will be your thickening agent for the sauce.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from the marinade (reserving the marinade) and cook in the skillet until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to medium and pour the reserved marinade into the skillet. Stir in the cornstarch mixture and cook until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the chicken over a bed of cooked jasmine rice, garnishing with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Enjoy the harmony of sweet and savory flavors in every bite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International