Honey-Sherry Glazed Hunan Chicken with Fresh Ginger and Scallions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-25 · Updated 2026-05-25

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A sweet and savory chicken stir-fry glazed with honey and sherry, accented by fresh ginger, garlic, and scallions for a classic Chinese flavor. This Chinese-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, soy sauce, dry sherry for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 340 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Chinese cuisine 340 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb sliced thinly boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp dry sherry
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp Chinese bean sauce
1 tbsp minced fresh ginger
4 minced garlic cloves
5 sliced scallions
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp cornstarch
1/4 cup water
1/2 tsp (optional) red chili flakes

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Instructions

Step 1: Toss 1 lb thinly sliced boneless skinless chicken breasts with 1 tbsp cornstarch until evenly coated.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until cooked through and lightly browned.
Step 3: Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside. In the same pan, add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger, stirring for 30 seconds until aromatic.
Step 4: Mix 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp dry sherry, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp Chinese bean sauce, and 1/4 cup water in a bowl, then pour into the pan.
Step 5: Add 5 sliced scallions and 1/2 tsp red chili flakes if using. Let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes until it thickens slightly.
Step 6: Return the chicken to the pan and toss to coat in the glossy sauce for 1-2 minutes.
Step 7: Remove from heat and serve hot with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables.