Hereβs a bold, flavorful Sticky Glazed Chicken with Beans & Fresh Coleslaw ππ₯
Sweet, savory, and perfectly balanced with crisp slaw.
π Sticky Glazed Chicken
Serves 4
π Ingredients
Chicken:
- 4 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on) or boneless thighs
- Salt & black pepper
- 1 tbsp oil
Sticky Glaze:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp grated ginger (optional)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional heat)
π©βπ³ Instructions
1οΈβ£ Season chicken with salt and pepper.
2οΈβ£ Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high.
Sear chicken skin-side down first (5β7 min) until golden.
Flip and cook another 5β6 minutes.
3οΈβ£ Make glaze:
Mix honey, soy sauce, ketchup, sugar, garlic, ginger, vinegar, chili flakes.
4οΈβ£ Lower heat and pour glaze into pan.
Simmer 5β8 minutes, turning chicken occasionally until thick, sticky, and glossy.
π Spoon extra glaze over chicken before serving.
π« Simple Seasoned Beans
Ingredients
- 1 can (400 g) beans (black beans or kidney beans), drained & rinsed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt & pepper
- Squeeze of lemon
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pan.
- Add beans and seasonings.
- Cook 5β7 minutes until warmed through.
- Finish with lemon juice.
π₯ Fresh Creamy Coleslaw
Ingredients
- 3 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 carrot, grated
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
- Salt & pepper
Instructions
- Mix mayo, vinegar, honey, salt, pepper.
- Toss with cabbage and carrot.
- Chill 20β30 minutes before serving.
π½ Serving Idea
Plate sticky chicken, spoon glaze over top.
Add seasoned beans on the side.
Finish with crisp coleslaw for freshness.
β¨ Upgrade Options
- Grill the chicken instead of pan-searing.
- Add sesame seeds & green onions for garnish.
- Serve over rice for a full meal.
- Make it spicy with sriracha in the glaze.
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