Honey Soy Chicken
Honey Soy Chicken
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken thighs, boneless, skinless
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons oil, for pan-frying
For the Honey Soy Sauce
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced or grated
For Serving and Garnish
- 2 cups rice, cooked
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced, for garnish
- 2 green onions, chopped, for garnish
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Season the chicken thighs with black pepper and salt, ensuring they are evenly coated.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Place the cornstarch in a shallow dish. Thoroughly coat each seasoned chicken piece with cornstarch, shaking off any excess.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
In a measuring cup or small bowl, combine the soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, and minced garlic. Whisk these ingredients together until well combined to create the honey soy sauce.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Heat the oil in a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the cornstarch-coated chicken pieces to the pan in a single layer, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. You may need to cook in batches.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Pan-fry the chicken for 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until it is cooked through, golden brown, and has a crispy exterior. The exact cooking time will depend on the thickness of your chicken.
⏱️ 9 min
- 6
Once the chicken is cooked and beautifully browned, remove it from the pan and set it aside on a plate.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Pour the prepared honey soy sauce into the same pan (no need to clean it). Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, allowing it to bubble and slightly thicken.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Return the cooked chicken pieces to the pan with the bubbling sauce. Toss the chicken to coat it evenly with the sauce. Continue to cook for another 2 minutes, turning the chicken occasionally, to ensure it absorbs all the delicious flavors.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
To serve, place a bed of cooked rice on individual plates. Arrange the honey soy chicken over the rice.
⏱️ 1 min
- 10
Garnish each serving with fresh sliced cucumber, chopped green onions, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Serve immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Honey Soy Chicken
For the Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken thighs, boneless, skinless
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons oil, for pan-frying
For the Honey Soy Sauce
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced or grated
For Serving and Garnish
- 2 cups rice, cooked
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced, for garnish
- 2 green onions, chopped, for garnish
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Season the chicken thighs with black pepper and salt, ensuring they are evenly coated.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Place the cornstarch in a shallow dish. Thoroughly coat each seasoned chicken piece with cornstarch, shaking off any excess.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
In a measuring cup or small bowl, combine the soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, and minced garlic. Whisk these ingredients together until well combined to create the honey soy sauce.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Heat the oil in a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the cornstarch-coated chicken pieces to the pan in a single layer, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. You may need to cook in batches.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Pan-fry the chicken for 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until it is cooked through, golden brown, and has a crispy exterior. The exact cooking time will depend on the thickness of your chicken.
⏱️ 9 min - 6
Once the chicken is cooked and beautifully browned, remove it from the pan and set it aside on a plate.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Pour the prepared honey soy sauce into the same pan (no need to clean it). Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, allowing it to bubble and slightly thicken.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Return the cooked chicken pieces to the pan with the bubbling sauce. Toss the chicken to coat it evenly with the sauce. Continue to cook for another 2 minutes, turning the chicken occasionally, to ensure it absorbs all the delicious flavors.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
To serve, place a bed of cooked rice on individual plates. Arrange the honey soy chicken over the rice.
⏱️ 1 min - 10
Garnish each serving with fresh sliced cucumber, chopped green onions, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Serve immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min