Easy Sticky Asian Glazed Chicken

4.82 from 58 votes

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.

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Total Time25

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Asian American, Chinese

Keyword: asian glazed chicken, sticky asian glazed chicken, sticky asian glazed recipe

Servings: people

Author: Alyssa Rivers

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

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