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Honey Ginger Chicken

This is takeout-quality chicken that's ready in ~25 minutes and way cheaper than ordering out. The cornstarch coating gives you that crispy exterior while the honey ginger sauce hits the perfect balance of sweet and savory.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

Ingredients (~6 servings)

  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch divided
  • 1 Tbsp grated fresh ginger
  • 1 Tbsp grated fresh garlic
  • 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • ~2.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 large bunch broccoli florets steamed
  • ~4 cups cooked rice
  • 3 green onions sliced
  • 1 Tbsp sesame seeds
  • Sesame oil optional

Instructions

  • Whisk soy sauce, honey, chicken broth, 2 Tbsp cornstarch, ginger, and garlic in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Toss chicken cubes with salt, pepper, and remaining 6 Tbsp cornstarch until evenly coated.
  • Add chicken to skillet in a single layer and cook 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165F.
  • Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  • Reduce heat to low and add sauce mixture to skillet, whisking continuously for 30-45 seconds until thickened.
  • Return chicken to skillet and toss to coat in sauce.
  • Serve immediately over cooked rice with steamed broccoli.
  • Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.