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Asian Style Honey Chicken for Quick Dinners

A fast and flavorful Asian Style Honey Chicken made with tender chicken pieces simmered in a glossy honey soy glaze. Perfect for weeknight meals and packed with sweet, savory, and aromatic flavors
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 310
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 500 | g | Chicken breast or thighs | Cut into bite sized pieces
  • 2 | tbsp | Olive oil | For searing
  • 3 | tbsp | Honey |
  • 3 | tbsp | Soy sauce |
  • 1 | tbsp | Rice vinegar |
  • 2 | cloves | Garlic | Minced
  • 1 | tsp | Ginger | Minced or grated
  • 1 | tsp | Cornstarch |
  • 2 | tbsp | Water | To dissolve cornstarch
  • 1 | pinch | Salt |
  • 1 | pinch | Black pepper |
  • 2 | tbsp | Scallions | Sliced for garnish

Method
 

  1. Instruction 1
  2. Prepare the chicken by cutting it into bite sized pieces and seasoning lightly with salt and pepper.
  3. Instruction 2
  4. In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and the cornstarch dissolved in water.
  5. Instruction 3
  6. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and sear until browned on all sides.
  7. Instruction 4
  8. Pour the honey soy sauce mixture over the chicken. Stir to coat evenly.
  9. Instruction 5
  10. Simmer the mixture for several minutes until the sauce thickens into a glossy glaze that coats the chicken.
  11. Instruction 6
  12. Remove from heat and garnish with sliced scallions before serving.

Notes

This Asian Style Honey Chicken is best served immediately while the glaze is thick and shiny. You can also use chicken thighs for a juicier texture. Leftovers reheat well in a skillet with a splash of water to loosen the sauce