Honey Garlic Chicken Cubes
Tender chicken cubes are coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic soy glaze, making a quick meal perfect for rice or noodles with rich Asian flavors.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 skillet
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast cut into bite-sized cubes
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons green onions chopped (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, black pepper, and sesame oil.
- Add the chicken cubes to the marinade, stir to coat, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth, then add to the marinade and stir well.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the marinated chicken for 5-7 minutes until cooked through and golden, stirring occasionally.
- Pour the sauce from the marinade over the chicken in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently until the sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds. Serve warm over rice or noodles.
Notes
- Add red pepper flakes for heat.
- Adjust cooking time for thicker chicken cubes.
- Store leftovers refrigerated up to 2 days.