Honey Soy Chicken and Rice
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
12 mins
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Total Time
22 mins
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Servings
4
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
Honey Soy Chicken and Rice
Description
This dish combines brown sugar, honey, soy sauce, fresh chopped ginger and garlic, and hot sauce to create a sweet, savory, and mildly spicy marinade and glaze. Chicken breast strips are seasoned lightly with salt and pepper, then quickly browned in vegetable oil on medium heat to develop color. The sauce is poured over and simmered uncovered until it thickens around the chicken pieces, about 8 to 10 minutes, concentrating the flavors. Serving on a bed of cooked rice absorbs the flavorful sauce, while sesame seeds and sliced green onions add texture and a nutty, fresh finish. Steamed broccoli can be mixed in or served on the side to add a vegetable component and balance the richness of the chicken. Adjusting the hot sauce controls the spice level, allowing customization from mild to spicy. This is a practical dish that balances sweet, savory, and heat in an easy stovetop recipe that can be adjusted to taste and served with various vegetables.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons ginger chopped fresh
- 2 teaspoons garlic chopped
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce see notes
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast cut into ½-inch strips
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
For serving:
- rice cooked
- sesame seeds
- green onion sliced
- ½ pound broccoli optional, cooked florets
Instructions
- Mix together brown sugar, honey, soy sauce, ginger, garlic and hot sauce in a small bowl.
- Lightly salt and pepper the chicken strips.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken strips; brown chicken on both sides, about 1 minute per side. Pour the sauce over the chicken and stir to combine. Simmer uncovered until the sauce thickens, 8 to 10 minutes. Toss with the cooked broccoli, if desired, or serve the broccoli on the side.
- Serve over rice. Top with sesame seeds and sliced green onion.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce to suit your preferred spice level or omit it entirely for no spiciness.
- Try substituting cooked vegetables such as green beans or snap peas for the broccoli for variety.
- The recipe is adapted slightly from allrecipes, keeping a balance of sweetness and savory flavors in the glaze.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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