Chinese Honey Chicken
Tender bite‑sized chicken coated in a glossy honey‑soy glaze, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions. A simple, flavorful dish perfect over rice or noodles.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (bite-sized pieces)
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 Tbsp freshly grated ginger
- 2 Tbsp cornstarch
- ¼ cup water
- 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
- Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Whisk honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger in a bowl. Add chicken, toss to coat, and chill for 30 minutes.
- Stir cornstarch and water in a small bowl until smooth. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Cook chicken (without extra marinade) for 5–7 minutes, turning until golden and fully cooked.
- Reduce heat to medium. Pour in slurry and stir until thick and glossy, about 1–2 minutes.
- Top with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve hot with rice or noodles.