Description
Sweet and Sticky Chicken features tender chicken thighs in a luscious, sweet, and savory sauce made with maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, and soy sauce. Perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, this dish is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
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- For the chicken:
- 750g (26.5oz) of raw boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of fat, sliced into strips
- 1 tablespoon of freshly grated ginger root
- Sea salt and black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
- For the sweet and sticky sauce:
- 4 tablespoons of maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon of tomato paste (puree)
- 1/2 cup (120ml) of water
- Cooking oil spray (e.g., avocado oil)
Instructions
- In a jug, combine the water, maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, and tomato paste.
- Spray a frying pan over high heat with cooking oil spray.
- Add the chicken strips, ginger, onion powder, garlic powder, and season with salt and black pepper. Fry until lightly golden on all sides, then remove and set aside.
- Add the sauce ingredients to the frying pan, using a wooden spoon to scrape up any bits stuck to the pan for added flavor.
- Bubble the sauce on high heat until it thickens. You can test this by running a wooden spoon through the sauce—if it divides, it’s ready.
- Once thickened, add the chicken back into the pan and simmer until the chicken is well coated and cooked through.
- Taste and season with additional salt and black pepper if needed.
- Serve with your choice of sides and enjoy!
Notes
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of chili flakes or a dash of hot sauce to the sauce.
- Serve with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.
- For added texture, sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg