Description
Sticky Basil Chicken is a flavorful dish featuring tender chicken coated in a sweet and savory glaze made with soy sauce, honey, and fresh basil. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners and offers a delightful balance of sweet, savory, and aromatic flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece ginger, grated
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces. Season with salt and pepper.
- Whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes in a bowl to make the marinade.
- Place chicken and marinade in a zip-top bag, seal, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes for marination (or skip if short on time).
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Remove chicken from marinade, reserving the marinade, and cook in the skillet for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Pour the reserved marinade over the chicken, bring to a simmer, and cook for 5 more minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes sticky.
- Add chopped basil leaves, stir, and cook for an additional minute.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions.
Notes
- Use fresh basil for the best flavor.
- Adjust crushed red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Consider adding lime zest and juice for a citrus twist.
- Chopped peanuts or cashews can be added for crunch.
- Substitute chicken with tofu or tempeh for a vegetarian option.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- Freeze for up to 3 months in a freezer-safe bag.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg