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Honey-Soy Glazed Chicken Stir-Fry in 25 Minutes

Prep 15 min Cook 10 min Difficulty 2/5

Simple honey-soy glazed chicken stir-fry with soy, garlic, and ginger. Ready in 25 minutes, serves dinner quick.

Why this recipe works

This quick honey-soy chicken stir-fry is a weeknight-friendly dish that pairs well with rice or noodles. It suits home cooks looking for a short, flavorful meal with pantry staples.

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Key takeaways

ready in 25 minutes total
simple 6-step cooking process
versatile with rice or noodles

Recipe guide

This quick honey-soy chicken stir-fry is a weeknight-friendly dish that pairs well with rice or noodles. It suits home cooks looking for a short, flavorful meal with pantry staples.

A fast, flavorful weeknight dinner you can whip up in one pan.

  • ready in 25 minutes total
  • simple 6-step cooking process
  • versatile with rice or noodles

Ingredients (scaled for clarity)

- 500 g boneless chicken thighs, cut into 2 cm pieces - 3 tbsp soy sauce - 2 tbsp honey - 1 tbsp sesame oil - 2 cloves garlic, minced - 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated - 2 stalks spring onions, sliced (for garnish) - oil for cooking Note: Use 500 g chicken total; the list in the prompt had repeated lines. Adjust marinade to taste if needed.

Method

1) Mix soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger until honey dissolves. 2) Add chicken and toss to coat. Marinate 10–20 minutes (up to 2 hours). 3) Slice spring onions. 4) Heat skillet/wok over medium-high; add oil. Sear chicken in a single layer 2 minutes, then stir and cook 4–6 minutes until browned and cooked through. 5) Add remaining marinade; simmer 2 minutes until thickened. 6) Stir in spring onions, cook 30 seconds. 7) Serve over rice or noodles.

Serving tips

- Rest 1–2 minutes after cooking. - Serve with steamed rice or noodles. - Garnish with extra spring onions for color and aroma.

Ingredients

  • 500 g boneless chicken thighs, cut into 2 cm pieces
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 stalks spring onions, sliced

Instructions

  1. Combine soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger in a bowl and stir to dissolve honey.
  2. Add chicken pieces, toss to coat, and marinate 10–20 minutes at room temperature or up to 2 hours in fridge.
  3. Slice spring onions and set aside.
  4. Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until hot.
  5. Add a splash of oil, then add marinated chicken in a single layer; sear without moving for 2 minutes.
  6. Stir and continue to cook until chicken is browned and cooked through, about 4–6 more minutes.
  7. Pour any remaining marinade into the pan and simmer until sauce thickens and glazes the chicken, about 2 minutes.
  8. Stir in sliced spring onions and cook 30 seconds to wilt slightly.
  9. Taste and adjust seasoning with a little more soy or honey if needed.
  10. Serve immediately over rice or noodles.

FAQs

Can I use chicken breast instead of thighs? Yes, but thighs stay juicier when cooked quickly.
Can I make this ahead? Marinate up to 2 hours, then cook as directed.
How do I adjust sweetness or saltiness? Modify honey (less for less sweet) or soy (less salty) to taste.