Sweet, spicy, and full of flavour — this one hits the spot every time. Healthier than a takeaway, super easy to make, and it’s got that sticky, glossy finish you’ll love.
🥢 Ingredients (Serves 2):
For the chicken:
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2 chicken breasts, chopped into bite-size pieces
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1 tbsp cornflour
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Salt & pepper
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1 tsp oil (for frying)
For the sauce:
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2 tbsp honey
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1 tbsp soy sauce
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1 tsp rice vinegar or white wine vinegar
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1 tsp sesame oil (optional)
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1 garlic clove, minced
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1 tbsp sweet chilli sauce
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½ tsp chilli flakes (adjust to taste)
To serve:
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100g rice (white, brown, or jasmine)
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1 head of broccoli, cut into florets
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Sesame seeds + spring onions (optional)
🧑🍳 How to Make It:
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Coat & cook the chicken
Toss the chopped chicken in cornflour, salt and pepper until coated. Heat oil in a pan and fry until golden and cooked through. Set aside. -
Make the sauce
In the same pan, lower the heat and add garlic, sweet chilli sauce, soy sauce, honey, vinegar, sesame oil and chilli flakes. Let it bubble for 1-2 mins until slightly thickened. -
Add the chicken back in
Toss the chicken in the sauce until fully coated and glossy. Cook for another minute until sticky. -
Steam the broccoli & cook rice
While the chicken cooks, steam or boil broccoli and cook the rice according to pack instructions. -
Serve it up
Plate up rice, top with sticky chicken, and add broccoli on the side. Sprinkle sesame seeds and sliced spring onions if you’re feeling fancy.