Sweet, Sticky & Spicy Chicken Strips
Sweet, Sticky & Spicy Chicken Strips balance honeyed glaze with a gentle kick of heat, rounded by ginger, garlic, and soy for a glossy, lip-smacking finish. Tender chicken cooks quickly, soaking up the sauce for bold, well-rounded flavor in every bite. Great for a weeknight dinner or as a party-friendly platter with rice or crunchy slaw.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook12 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Sweet, Sticky & Spicy Chicken Strips, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 37 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 17 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 37
- Heart Health
- 69
- Metabolic
- 37
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 58
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, hot sauce, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic; set the sauce aside.
- 3
Lightly sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper.
- 4
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken; cook and stir until browned, about 1 minute per side.
- 5
Pour the sauce over the chicken; simmer, uncovered, until the sauce thickens, 8 to 10 minutes.
- 6
Serve and enjoy.
- Calories 312.91 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 42.13 g Good Source 84%
- Carbohydrate 23.46 g 9%
- Total Fat 5.84 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 0.6 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 115.47 mg High 38%
- Sodium 4154.96 mg High 181%
- Dietary Fiber 4.8 g Moderate 17%
- Total Sugars 16.34 g --
- Added Sugars 0.57 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 94.07 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 1.73 mg Low Source 10%
- Potassium 22.69 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 2.89 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 1.07 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Sweet, Sticky & Spicy Chicken Strips is made with 9 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 22 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Fresh Ginger, Honey, and Hot Sauce. Each serving provides about 312.91 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Sweet, Sticky & Spicy Chicken Strips made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Fresh Ginger, Honey, Hot Sauce, Minced Garlic. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Sweet, Sticky & Spicy Chicken Strips?
- About 22 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 12 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 312.91 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Sweet, Sticky & Spicy Chicken Strips easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Sweet, Sticky & Spicy Chicken Strips healthy?
- Sweet, Sticky & Spicy Chicken Strips has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 312.91 calories and 42.13 g of protein, or 84% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 4154.96 mg (181% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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