Is this 20 minute Honey Soy Chicken going to save your dinner?
Is this 20 minute Honey Soy Chicken going to save your dinner? is a easy Chinese recipe that serves 2. 350 calories per serving. Recipe by Drew Eats on YouTube.
Prep: 10 min | Cook: 12 min | Total: 30 min
Cost: $5.52 total, $2.76 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 lb Chicken Breast (cut into bite‑size pieces)
- 0.5 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
- 0.5 tsp Salt (kosher salt preferred)
- 2 tbsp Corn Starch (for coating the chicken)
- 3 tbsp Soy Sauce (low‑sodium optional)
- 2 tbsp Honey (raw or light honey)
- 1 tsp Fresh Ginger (peeled and grated)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 cup White Rice (uncooked, jasmine or long grain)
- 1 cup Broccoli Florets (steamed)
Instructions
Season and Coat Chicken
Sprinkle black pepper and salt over the chicken pieces, then toss them in corn starch until evenly coated.
Time: PT3M
Make Honey Soy Sauce
In a small mixing bowl combine soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, and minced garlic; whisk until smooth.
Time: PT2M
Pan‑Fry Chicken
Heat the skillet over medium‑high heat, add a thin layer of oil, and cook the coated chicken in a single layer for 4–5 minutes until golden and cooked through.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: medium-high
Set Chicken Aside
Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and keep it warm while you finish the sauce.
Time: PT1M
Simmer Sauce
Pour the honey‑soy mixture into the same skillet, bring to a gentle boil, and let it bubble for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
Time: PT3M
Temperature: medium
Combine Chicken and Sauce
Return the chicken to the skillet, toss to coat, and cook each side for about 2 minutes so the sauce glazes the pieces.
Time: PT4M
Temperature: medium
Serve with Rice and Greens
Plate the honey soy chicken over cooked rice, add steamed broccoli on the side, and drizzle any remaining sauce.
Time: PT2M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 30g
- Carbohydrates
- 30g
- Fat
- 8g
- Fiber
- 2g
Dietary info: Gluten‑Free option: use tamari instead of regular soy sauce, Low‑Sodium option: choose low‑sodium soy sauce, Paleo‑friendly: serve without rice, Vegetarian adaptation: replace chicken with firm tofu
Allergens: Soy, Honey, Wheat (soy sauce)
Last updated: April 15, 2026








