Description
A quick and delicious one-pan meal that combines sweet honey, savory soy sauce, and a garlic kick. Perfect for easy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breast or thighs, diced
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
- Red pepper flakes for added heat (optional)
- Broccoli florets (optional)
- Brown sugar (optional)
- Bell peppers (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the diced chicken with soy sauce and minced garlic for at least 30 minutes.
- Mix honey, rice vinegar, and cornstarch in a small bowl until smooth.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, add oil, and cook the marinated chicken until golden brown, about 6 to 8 minutes.
- Remove chicken from the pan and set aside, leaving browned bits in the skillet.
- In the same pan, add the honey mixture and simmer, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the chicken back into the pan and toss to coat, then simmer for another minute.
- Serve the chicken over steamed rice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, adding red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
For added flavor, marinate longer if possible. Can be customized with different proteins and vegetables.