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    Sticky Asian Chicken Recipe

    Published: May 21, 2018 · Modified: Feb 25, 2021 by Anna 14 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Sticky Asian Chicken - quick and easy chicken marinaded and broiled with sweet and spicy sauce. Perfect over rice or on a salad!

    Serve it with rice, slaw for meal prep during the week. It is a much better option than getting takeout!

    Sticky Asian Chicken on white plate, garnished with chopped parsley.

    Busy day ahead? If just thinking about what to make for dinner gives you a headache, take a deep breath and take a look at this recipe. We are making Asian takeout chicken right in our own kitchen! Thanks to Mary Younkin, my dear blogger friend behind the Barefeet in the Kitchen blog, and her newest cookbook, "The Weekday Lunches and Breakfasts Cookbook" we can make Sticky Asian Chicken with just a few ingredients. It's perfect for lunch, served over a salad or for dinner, served over rice and steamed veggies.

    This Sticky Asian Chicken is sweet and spicy, bursting with flavor and perfect for lunch bowls, quick dinners takeout style, simply served with a salad or in a sandwich. You can make it ahead by marinating the chicken for up to 24 hrs and then broiling it to perfection or cooking in a grilling pan.

    Ingredients:

    • low-sodium soy sauce
    • brown sugar
    • chili paste
    • garlic
    • ginger
    • chicken breasts
    • green onion

    Instructions:

    Sticky Asian chicken is extremely easy to make. All you need is 5 simple ingredients that most likely are already in your pantry: soy sauce, brown sugar, chili paste, ginger, and garlic. Whisk them together and use half of the mixture to marinate the chicken. The longer (up to 24 hours), the better the flavor. Next, place chicken on a baking sheet and broil on both sides until done. Reduce the remaining sauce mixture and drizzle overcooked chicken. Enjoy over rice and steamed broccoli or add to Asian salad.

    The combination of soy sauce and brown sugar coats the chicken and transforms into a sticky glaze during broiling. Mary also shares directions to make this dish in a grilled pan.

    Chicken in ziploc bag with marinade, cookbook and Asian sauce in pyrex cup.

    The marinade:

    I love that the sauce mixture acts as a marinade as well. It helps infuse the chicken with flavor and the rest can be reduced to a sauce to drizzle over the finished dish. Mary recommends using at least 3 tablespoons of chili paste to truly make this a sweet and spicy flavor combo. You can go up to 6 tablespoons, depending on your preferences.

    Sticky Asian Chicken with glaze on white plate..

    More Asian chicken recipes:

    • Quick Teriyaki Chicken with rice and broccoli
    • Cashew Chicken
    • Easy Chicken Stir Fry
    • Sesame Chicken
    • Asian Chicken Wings
    • Coconut Chicken

    For more recipes like this one, feel free to browse our Asian Category.

    Asian Chicken on white plate with teriyaki sauce in a ramekin.
    If you like this recipe and make it, snap a photo and share it on INSTAGRAM! Tag me @crunchycreamysweet so I can check it out and leave a comment! 😀

    Sticky Asian Chicken recipe

    Author: Anna
    Quick and easy chicken marinaded and broiled with sweet and spicy sauce. Perfect over rice or on salad!
    This recipe is published with permission from "The Weekday Lunches & Breakfasts Cookbook" by Mary Younkin. 
    www.crunchycreamysweet.com
    5 from 7 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    marinading 20 hrs
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Dinner
    Cuisine Asian
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 275 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • ¾ cup low-sodium soy sauce
    • ¼ cup packed brown sugar
    • 1 to 3 tablespoons chili paste
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
    • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
    • chopped green onions or parsley for garnish

    Instructions
     

    • In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sugar, chili paste, garlic and ginger.
    • Cut chicken breasts in half horizontally. Place in a freezer bag. Add half of the sauce mixture. reserve the rest.
    • Close the freezer bag and place in a fridge for 6 to 24 hours to marinade.
    • Preheat oven to broil.
    • Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil and arrange chicken on sheet. Broil chicken for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, until done. The inside should no longer be pink and the juices run clear.
    • While chicken is broiling, pour remaining sauce mixture in a medium saucepan and cook over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes, until it thickens a little and is slightly reduced. Remove from heat and keep to serve with finished dish.
    • Drizzle cooked chicken with sauce.

    Notes

    Mary recommends using at least 3 tablespoons of chili paste to truly make this a sweet and spicy flavor combo. You can go up to 6 tablespoons, depending on your preferences.
    I halved the recipe for our family but feel free to use full amounts, as stated in the cookbook.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 1795mg | Potassium: 733mg | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 2.5mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1.7mg
    Tried this recipe?Leave a comment with rating below!

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    1. Darla says

      March 03, 2019 at 11:07 am

      5 stars
      Tried this last night. Everyone loved it, should have made more!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        March 04, 2019 at 6:08 pm

        Thank you so much, Darla! That's wonderful!

        Reply
    2. Jen says

      May 26, 2018 at 12:15 pm

      Can this be cooked on a bbq??

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        May 28, 2018 at 11:17 pm

        Absolutely! Let me know if you try it, Jen!

        Reply
        • Meghan says

          May 29, 2018 at 5:26 pm

          5 stars
          Made this on the grill tonight and it was delicious! Also very kid friendly!

          Reply
    3. Mary says

      May 22, 2018 at 9:36 pm

      5 stars
      I'm thrilled that you are enjoying the cookbook and that you like the chicken so much!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        May 23, 2018 at 10:31 pm

        My family loves everything I have made from your cookbook. It's perfect for busy parents!

        Reply
    4. Jen says

      May 22, 2018 at 11:40 am

      5 stars
      This is such a great recipe for me...delicious and easy!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        May 23, 2018 at 10:31 pm

        YES! We are all about easy and tasty here!

        Reply
    5. Erin says

      May 22, 2018 at 4:49 am

      5 stars
      Get in my belly! This looks so good.

      Reply
    6. Kimberly says

      May 22, 2018 at 1:54 am

      5 stars
      Oh my goodness, that is making me hungry! And your pics are terrific!

      Reply
    7. Delaney says

      May 21, 2018 at 9:29 pm

      This dish looks so juicy!

      Reply
    8. Dee says

      May 21, 2018 at 7:30 pm

      5 stars
      I need to grab a copy -- This looks delicious!

      Reply
    9. Demeter says

      May 21, 2018 at 1:16 pm

      No need to order take out anymore! Love that you can customize the spice to your liking too.

      Reply

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