Honey Garlic Chicken with Brown Sugar and Soy (Print version)

Tender baked chicken bites tossed in a sticky honey garlic sauce with brown sugar, soy, ginger, and sesame.

# Ingredients:

For the chicken

01 - 1 1/2 lb (680 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
02 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
03 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
04 - 2 large eggs, beaten
05 - 1 1/2 cups (90 g) panko breadcrumbs
06 - 2 tablespoons neutral oil or cooking spray

For the honey garlic sauce

07 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
08 - 5 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
10 - 1/3 cup (113 g) honey
11 - 1/4 cup (55 g) packed light brown sugar
12 - 1/4 cup (60 ml) low-sodium soy sauce
13 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
14 - 1 tablespoon water
15 - 2 teaspoons cornstarch
16 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
17 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment and lightly oil it or coat it with cooking spray.
02 - Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Dip the pieces in beaten egg, then press into panko until coated. Arrange in a single layer on the baking sheet.
03 - Mist or drizzle the tops with oil. Bake for 15-18 minutes, turning once if desired, until the chicken is cooked through and reaches 165 degrees F.
04 - While the chicken bakes, heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
05 - Whisk honey, brown sugar, soy sauce, and rice vinegar into the skillet. Stir water and cornstarch together in a small bowl, then add it to the sauce. Simmer for 30-60 seconds until glossy and lightly thickened.
06 - Add the baked chicken to the skillet and toss gently until coated. Sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds, then serve right away over rice or vegetables.

# Good to know:

01 - Best served right after tossing while the glaze is glossy.
02 - Use low-sodium soy sauce because the sauce reduces as it cooks.
03 - Cook poultry to 165 degrees F for food safety.

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