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Sticky Honey Chilli Chicken

If you’re craving a deliciously sticky, sweet, and spicy chicken dish that feels like a takeaway treat without the guilt, this Sticky Honey Chilli Chicken recipe is exactly what you need. Made with tender chicken thighs coated in a light, crispy coating and tossed in a vibrant honey, chilli, and garlic sauce, it’s bursting with flavour and perfect for any night of the week. Best of all, it’s Slimming World friendly — low in Syns but high in satisfaction!
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
Slimming World: 2.5
Weight Watchers: 6
Calories: 255
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

For the Chicken

  • 4 Skinless Boneless Chicken Thighs [Diced]
  • Low Calorie Cooking Spray
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • 1 Egg [Beaten]
  • 40g Plain Flour
  • 25g Cornflour
  • 1 tsp Sesame Seeds [Optional 1 Syn]

For the Sauce

  • 3cm Ginger [Grated]
  • 1 Garlic Clove [Minced]
  • 1 Spring Onion [Finely Sliced]
  • 2 tbsp Honey
  • 1 tsp Dark Soy Sauce
  • 1 tsp Rice Wine
  • ½ tsp Sesame Oil
  • ½ tsp Chilli Flakes
  • Juice from ½ a Lime

Instructions

  • Prepare the chicken:
    Season the chicken pieces with salt.
    Set up a coating station: one bowl with beaten egg, another with a mix of plain flour and cornflour.
    Dip chicken in egg, then coat evenly in the flour mix.
  • Cook the chicken:
    Spray a non-stick frying pan or wok generously with low-calorie cooking spray.
    Fry chicken over medium heat until golden and cooked through (about 10–12 minutes). Set aside.
  • Make the sauce:
    In the same pan, add minced garlic, grated ginger, chilli and spring onions. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
    Add honey, soy sauce, rice wine, sesame oil, and lime juice. Stir and simmer gently for 2–3 minutes to combine flavours.
  • Combine:
    Return chicken to the pan and toss in the sauce until fully coated and sticky. Heat through for another 2 minutes.