Easy Sticky Asian Glazed Chicken
Sweet, savory, and boldly flavorful—this Sticky Asian Glazed Chicken is a quick, go-to dinner with an irresistible caramelized glaze.
Servings: 4 people
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Meat Thermometer
- Serving Plate
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- juice of one lime
- dried red pepper flakes to taste
Instructions
- Heat the 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the 1 pound boneless chicken thighs with salt and pepper to taste and add it to the skillet.
- Cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until the internal temperature is 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Set the chicken aside.
- In the skillet, whisk together ½ cup brown sugar, ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce, 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce, 1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce, 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, juice of one lime, and dried red pepper flakes to taste. Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.
- Add chicken back to the pan with the sauce and coat each side with the sauce. Simmer the chicken in the sauce until it thickens.
- Remove the pan from heat and garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
Video
Notes
Updated on April 7, 2025
Originally Posted on March 13, 2016
Nutrition
Calories: 425kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 1033mg | Potassium: 364mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 89IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg
QR code
Scan this QR code with your phone's camera to view this recipe on your mobile device.
