Sweet, Sticky and Spicy Chicken

Sweet, Sticky and Spicy Chicken

perfect combination of sweet stickiness and spicy heat

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 15m
Cook Time: 10m
Total Time: 15m
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (9 Reviews)
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Nutritional Information

232
Calories
9.3g
Fat
13.9g
Carbohydrates
22.8g
Protein
59mg
Cholesterol;
1176mg
Sodium
Sweet, Sticky and Spicy Chicken

Recipe Description

My is the Sweet, Sticky and Spicy Chicken perfect combination of sweet stickiness and spicy heat, the definition of finger-licking deliciousness!

Asian cooking is full of dishes based on a harmonious balance between sweet and sour. I’m sure you’re familiar with sweet and sour chicken. Well with this recipe I’ve tried to create the perfect balance between hot and sweet instead. The sauce is made with a selection of the yummiest ingredients you can find in a kitchen: honey and sugar for the sweet, stickiness, hot sauce and ginger for the heat, and garlic and soy sauce for the seasoning and extra taste boost. It tastes amazing!

This is also a great marinade to use next time you have a BBQ – it works very well with pork as well as chicken.

To make Sweet, Sticky and Spicy Chicken, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Sweet, Sticky and Spicy Chicken

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Make the marinade

    1 min
    Step 1 - Sweet, Sticky and Spicy Chicken

    Combine the brown sugar, soy sauce, honey, ginger, garlic and hot sauce in a small bowl.

  2. 2

    Season the chicken

    1 min
    Step 2 - Sweet, Sticky and Spicy Chicken

    Sprinkle the chicken strips with salt and pepper.

  3. 3

    Cook the chicken

    3 min
    Step 3 - Sweet, Sticky and Spicy Chicken

    Place a large pan over a medium heat and add the oil. Once hot, fry the chicken strips for about a minute each side, until browned all over.

  4. 4

    Add the sauce

    10 min
    Step 4 - Sweet, Sticky and Spicy ChickenStep 4 - Sweet, Sticky and Spicy Chicken

    Add the sauce to the pan and toss with the chicken to coat. Simmer for 8-10 minutes until the sauce has thickened.

Spicy and sticky, my Sweet, Sticky and Spicy Chicken is a flavor explosion! Serve with rice and green beans for a delicious weeknight meal. I’d love to see how you get on with this recipe, so don’t forget to tag #cookmerecipes so I can share the cooking fun!

About the author

Bethany Lim

Bethany is very passionate about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and clean diet. She’s trying to cut meat out of her diet as much as possible and focuses on cooking vegetarian food and fish. Bethany gets a kick from finding ways to add new twists to classic dishes. What’s more, thanks to her Asian roots, she’s great at combining different cuisines to come up with something extraordinary. Bethany’s recipes will inspire you to add new colors and flavors to your everyday meals.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (9 reviews)
Laura
December 17, 2024
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Fantastic! I made this for my family last weekend, and they loved it. The sweet and spicy flavours were a hit, even my kids went for seconds! It’s a great twist on standard chicken dishes. I’ll definitely be adding this to our regular meals.

Fiona74
May 13, 2024
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The Sweet, Sticky and Spicy Chicken was a huge hit at my last gathering. My friends loved the flavors, and it’s so easy to make! Perfect for BBQs too. I’ll definitely make this again!

Katy
October 27, 2023
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Perfectly balanced dish

Fiona
October 5, 2023
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OMG! This Sweet, Sticky and Spicy Chicken is just wow! I made it for a family BBQ and everyone was licking their fingers clean! Totally a hit! Can't wait to make it again!

Catherine Blake
July 14, 2021
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Delish!

Isabella
November 13, 2020
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Irresistible!

Tammy Johnson
January 22, 2020
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Superb taste experience

Jessica
August 10, 2019
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I made the Sweet, Sticky and Spicy Chicken for my friends, and they couldn’t stop raving about it! The flavors were just superb. I love how easy the recipe was—simply mix, marinate, and cook. It reminded me of a family BBQ we used to have in summer. Can’t wait to make it again!

Made by Cook.me
April 10, 2019
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