Sheet Pan Honey-Soy Sticky Chicken

Sticky Chicken on a white plate topped with scallions and sesame seeds

5 from 2 votes

Sheet Pan Honey-Soy Sticky Chicken

This super-simple baked sticky chicken is smothered in a tangy, sweet and savory glaze made with honey, soy sauce, garlic, fresh ginger and more! This recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner and the leftovers are even better the next day! Enjoy as-is or with steamed rice, cauliflower rice or quinoa!

Prep Time30

Cook Time45

Course: dinner, lunch

Cuisine: Asian

Servings:

Calories: 516kcal

Author: Leigh Anderson

Ingredients

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
3 scallions thinly sliced
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

Marinade

1/3 c honey plus 2 tbsp extra for drizzling
1/3 c soy sauce
1/4 c hoisin sauce
3 tbsp toasted sesame oil
2 tbsp sambal or sriracha
2 large cloves garlic
1 inch piece peeled ginger

Instructions

Blend the marinade ingredients together until smooth.
Toss the chicken thighs with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
Preheat your oven to 400 F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper, foil or a silicone baking mat.
Spread the chicken out onto the prepared sheet pan. Pour any remaining marinade over top. Bake for 15 minutes then remove from the oven, flip the chicken over, reduce the oven temp to 375 F and continue cooking for 15-20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and starting to caramelize.
Top the chicken with a drizzle of honey, sliced scallions and toasted sesame seeds—serve immediately!

Notes

Ingredient Notes and Substitutions:

Chicken Thighs: You can use boneless skinless chicken breast, just cut it into bite-sized pieces prior to marinating.
Honey: Brown sugar or maple syrup.
Hoisin: is a sweet, spicy, sauce made from soybeans, vinegar, sugar, garlic, and various spices, widely used in southern Chinese cooking. A good substitute for hoisin sauce would be 3 tbsp miso paste, 1/4c teriyaki sauce or 1/4c oyster sauce.
Soy Sauce: Tamari, Coconut Aminos or Bragg Liquid Aminos
Sambal: Sriracha or Chili Garlic Sauce.

Storing and Re-heating Leftovers:

This recipe makes great leftovers and even meal prep! Store leftover chicken covered, in the refrigerator for up to five days. Reheat in the microwave or in a preheated 350F oven for 5-10 minutes.

Equipment Used:

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