Description
A delicious and quick honey soy chicken recipe that is perfect for weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, toss the chicken pieces with 2 tablespoons cornstarch, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken in a single layer (work in batches if needed) and cook for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic and ginger, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer, then stir in the cornstarch-water mixture. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat evenly with the sauce.
- Cook for another 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.
- Serve hot over steamed rice or with your favorite vegetables.
- Great with broccoli, bell peppers, or snap peas on the side.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- This dish pairs well with jasmine rice or cauliflower rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg