**Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken**:
Ingredients:
* 1.5 lbs (680g) chicken thighs or breasts, boneless and skinless
* Salt and pepper, to taste
* 2 tbsp vegetable oil
* 4 cloves garlic, minced
* 1/3 cup honey
* 1/4 cup soy sauce
* 2 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
* 1 tsp sesame oil
* 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
* 1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (slurry, for thickening)
* Sesame seeds and chopped green onions, for garnish
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Instructions:
1. **Prep the Chicken:**
Season chicken with salt and pepper on both sides.
2. **Cook the Chicken:**
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook 5–7 minutes per side (depending on thickness) until golden and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
3. **Make the Sauce:**
In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Stir in honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer.
4. **Thicken the Sauce:**
Mix cornstarch and water to make a slurry, then add to the sauce. Stir constantly until the sauce thickens and becomes sticky (about 1–2 minutes).
5. **Coat the Chicken:**
Return the chicken to the skillet, turning to coat evenly in the sticky sauce.
6. **Serve:**
Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Serve hot with steamed rice or vegetables.
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This chicken comes out **sweet, garlicky, and perfectly sticky**—ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or even meal prep.
If you want, I can also give a **baked version** that makes it even easier with less cleanup. Do you want me to do that?