Honey Soy Chicken

Name: Honey Soy Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 5-6 pieces Chicken Thighs (diced); 1 head Broccoli (chopped into florets); 2 medium Carrots (sliced); 2 cups White Rice (uncooked); 2 tbsp Tamari or Soy Sauce; 1 tbsp Honey; 2 cloves Garlic (minced); 1 tsp Cornstarch (for thickening); 2 tbsp Water (for cornstarch slurry); 1 tbsp Cooking Oil; for garnish Sesame Seeds

A delicious and easy recipe for honey soy chicken, served with fresh broccoli, carrots, and fluffy white rice. Perfect for a quick and healthy family dinner.

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Plated Honey Soy Chicken with Rice and Veggies

Recipe Information

15m

Prep Time

20m

Cook Time

35m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Asian

English

Nutrition (per serving)

400

Calories

30g

Protein

55g

Carbs

Fat

Chicken browning in the pan

Ingredients

Servings: 4

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Sauce simmering with chicken and vegetables

Instructions

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Dice chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and prepare your vegetables by chopping broccoli into florets and slicing carrots. Start cooking white rice according to package instructions.
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Dice chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and prepare your vegetables by chopping broccoli into florets and slicing carrots. Start cooking white rice according to package instructions.
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Ensure chicken pieces are uniform for even cooking.
2
In a small bowl, whisk together tamari or soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, cornstarch, and 2 tablespoons of water until the sauce is smooth and no lumps remain.
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In a small bowl, whisk together tamari or soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, cornstarch, and 2 tablespoons of water until the sauce is smooth and no lumps remain.
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Whisk well to prevent cornstarch lumps.

3
Heat cooking oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the diced chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
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Heat cooking oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the diced chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
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Don't overcrowd the pan; cook chicken in batches if necessary.
4
Add the sliced carrots to the pan with the chicken and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes. Then add the broccoli florets and continue to cook for another 3-4 minutes, until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
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Add the sliced carrots to the pan with the chicken and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes. Then add the broccoli florets and continue to cook for another 3-4 minutes, until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
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Cook vegetables to your preferred doneness, usually tender-crisp for stir-fries.
5
Pour the prepared honey soy sauce over the chicken and vegetables in the pan. Stir well to coat everything. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring continuously, until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
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Pour the prepared honey soy sauce over the chicken and vegetables in the pan. Stir well to coat everything. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring continuously, until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
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The sauce will thicken quickly due to the cornstarch.

6
Serve the hot honey soy chicken and vegetables immediately over the cooked white rice. Garnish generously with sesame seeds before serving.
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Serve the hot honey soy chicken and vegetables immediately over the cooked white rice. Garnish generously with sesame seeds before serving.
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For extra flavor, drizzle with a touch of sesame oil before serving.