Quick Stir-Fried Chicken Cubes with Garlic and Soy Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · ·

How this recipe was made — this recipe was drafted by AislePrompt's AI-assisted pipeline from technique templates and USDA-sourced nutrition data, and published by AislePrompt Editorial — see how AislePrompt recipes are drafted and published.

A fast and kid-friendly stir-fry of tender chicken cubes coated in a savory garlic soy glaze, ready in 20 minutes. This Asian Fusion-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, canola oil, minced garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 310 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: 5 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Asian Fusion cuisine 310 cal/serving
Build a week of meals around this recipe → Shop this recipe on Instacart → Shop equipment ↓

Ingredients

Woks that get real sear at home → Best Woks for 2026: Carbon Steel, Nonstick & Flat-Bottom Picks + Buying Guide

Affiliate disclosure: AislePrompt may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through Amazon links, at no additional cost to you. See our policy →

Equipment for this recipe

Tools this recipe's steps call for, with a link to each on Amazon.

More Cookware & pots → Shop all kitchen tools →

Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 2 tbsp water until smooth; set aside.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tsp canola oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
  3. Step 3: Add 1.5 pounds cubed boneless skinless chicken breasts and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and lightly browned.
  4. Step 4: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly.
  5. Step 5: Pour the prepared soy-honey sauce into the skillet and stir continuously for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken evenly.
  6. Step 6: Remove from heat and sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped green onions before serving immediately.

Related recipes