Honey Soy Sauce Chicken
This Honey Soy Sauce Chicken is the perfect balance of sticky, sweet, and savory flavors that comes together in a flash. Give it a try on your next busy weeknight when you’re craving something delicious and comforting without all the fuss.
Ingredients
For the Honey Soy Chicken
- 1 lb chicken breast cut into bite-sized cubes
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 3 tablespoons oil for frying
For the Rice
- 1⅓ cups rice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
For Serving
- 1 head broccoli (about 1 lb) cut into florets
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 green onion thinly sliced
- sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the chicken cubes, black pepper, soy sauce, and honey. Stir to coat the chicken completely and set it aside to marinate while you prepare the other ingredients (about 30 minutes is enough). Do not add extra salt, as the soy sauce is already quite salty.
- While the chicken marinates, prepare the rice and broccoli. Bring a pot of water to a boil for the rice, and a separate pot of water to a boil for the broccoli.
- Once the rice water is boiling, add the rice vinegar and 1 teaspoon of salt, then add the rice. Cook the rice according to the package instructions.
- To the boiling water for the broccoli, add ½ teaspoon of salt. Add the broccoli florets and cook for about 10 minutes, or until tender-crisp. Drain well.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Using a slotted spoon or tongs, transfer the marinated chicken cubes to the hot pan, leaving the excess marinade behind in the bowl (you won't need it).
- Cook the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side, until it's golden brown, cooked through, and has a nice glaze.
- To serve, place a scoop of cooked rice in each bowl. Top with the steamed broccoli and the honey soy chicken, then garnish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and sliced green onion.