Lover's Chicken
Elevate date night with "Lover's Chicken," a delectable, Asian-inspired dish that combines tender, bite-sized chicken pieces with a perfectly balanced sweet and savory sauce. Infused with soy sauce, honey, fresh ginger, and garlic, and finished with a hint of red chili flakes for gentle heat, this recipe is as flavorful as it is comforting. Thickened to glossy perfection with a cornstarch slurry and garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, this 35-minute meal is irresistibly easy and ideal for impressing that special someone. Serve it over steamed rice for a restaurant-quality experience at home. Perfect for romantic dinners or simply indulging in a cozy evening, this recipe is your secret to love at first bite!
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 0.25 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 pieces green onions
- 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Directions
Step 1
Thinly slice the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
Step 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red chili flakes to create the sauce.
Step 3
In a separate small dish, combine the cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Set this aside for later.
Step 4
Thinly slice the green onions and set aside for garnish.
Step 5
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Step 6
Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken pieces are golden brown and cooked through.
Step 7
Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet with the chicken and stir to coat the chicken evenly.
Step 8
Simmer the sauce for 2 minutes, then stir in the cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce.
Step 9
Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce is glossy and clings to the chicken.
Step 10
Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
Step 11
Serve hot with steamed rice or your choice of side dish.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (965.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1801.1 |
| Total Fat 67.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 13.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 23.4g | |
| Cholesterol 591.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2832.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 69.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 52.9g | |
| Protein 223.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 7.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 141.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2200.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories