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Golden-brown honey pepper chicken pieces glistening with sticky glaze, nestled on a wooden board with sliced bell peppers, halved cherry tomatoes, and fresh cilantro sprigs, close-up shot showing crispy edges and vibrant colors.

Sweet and Spicy Honey Pepper Chicken

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This easy weeknight chicken dish combines sweet honey, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and a kick of heat for a flavor-packed dinner. Ready in under 30 minutes!

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for GF)
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sriracha or chili garlic sauce
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 small zucchini, sliced
  • Sesame seeds and chopped cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Season chicken pieces with black pepper.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook 5–6 minutes until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add garlic and ginger, sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Stir in honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sriracha. Bring to a simmer.
  5. Add chicken back to the skillet, toss to coat in sauce. Cook 2 minutes.
  6. Add bell peppers and zucchini, cook 3–4 minutes until crisp-tender.
  7. Garnish with sesame seeds and cilantro before serving.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, broil for 2 minutes after saucing.
  • Gluten-free option: use tamari instead of soy sauce.
  • Meal prep friendly—stores well in fridge for up to 4 days.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian-inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup chicken with vegetables
  • Calories: 320 Kcal
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 620mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg
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