Sweet and Sticky Chicken – 25-Minute Recipe
A glossy, caramelized chicken dish where a sweet‑savory glaze of soy, honey, and brown sugar clings to bite‑sized pieces. Perfect over fluffy rice for a quick week‑night dinner.
Recipe by Ryan Miller· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- 16 oz chicken thighs
- a bit neutral oil
- to taste green onions
Marinade & Sauce
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 2 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 3 garlic
- 1 1/2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- 1Slice the chicken thighs into 1‑inch pieces and place them in a large bowl.
- 2Add dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, grated garlic, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, and sesame oil to the bowl; whisk until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is uniform.
- 3Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the chicken marinate at room temperature for at least 15 minutes, or refrigerate overnight for deeper flavor.
- 4While the chicken marinates, prepare a clean work surface and have a spatula or wooden spoon ready for stirring.
- 5Heat a large skillet or wok over medium‑high heat; when hot, add a drizzle of neutral oil and swirl to coat the surface.
- 6Add the marinated chicken pieces in a single layer, spreading them out so they sear rather than steam; cook without moving for about 2 minutes.
- 7Stir the chicken, continuing to cook for another 3‑4 minutes until the pieces are browned and the internal temperature reaches at least 165°F (165°F).
- 8As the chicken cooks, the sauce will begin to thicken; keep stirring to coat each piece evenly and prevent burning.
- 9When the sauce has reduced to a glossy, sticky glaze that clings to the chicken, remove the pan from heat.
- 10Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then transfer the chicken to a serving dish.
- 11Garnish with sliced green onions to taste and serve immediately over steamed rice.
- 12Allow any remaining sauce in the pan to cool for a minute, then discard or reuse for a quick drizzle on the rice if desired.
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Marinate for flavor
Let the chicken sit in the sauce for at least 15 minutes before cooking.
Single‑layer sear
Arrange the pieces in a single layer.
Stir after initial sear
After the first 2 minutes, stir and continue cooking 3‑4 minutes until browned.
Watch the glaze
Remove the pan once the sauce has reduced to a glossy, sticky glaze.
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Frequently asked questions
- How long does it take to make Sweet and Sticky Chicken?
- About 25 minutes in total: 15 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Sweet and Sticky Chicken recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Sweet and Sticky Chicken recipe come from?
- It was shared by Ryan Miller on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.