Description
A quick and easy weeknight dish featuring bite-sized chicken in a sticky honey-garlic sauce, ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
- Lime wedges (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Whisk the sauce: In a medium bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, minced ginger, and cornstarch. Whisk until smooth.
- Heat the pan: Warm 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Season the chicken: Pat chicken pieces dry, then season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Brown the chicken: Add chicken to the skillet and cook without moving for 2–3 minutes, then stir and cook for another 2–4 minutes until cooked through.
- Add the sauce: Pour the sauce over the chicken and simmer gently for 1–3 minutes, stirring, until glossy.
- Finish and serve: Adjust seasoning, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and serve with lime over rice, noodles, or vegetables.
Notes
For gluten-free, replace soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos. To adapt for low-and-slow cooking, try a slow cooker version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Asian