Stir-Fried Chicken with Spicy Honey Soy Glaze
Tender chicken breast pieces stir-fried in a sweet and spicy honey soy sauce, served with crisp vegetables for a quick and flavorful meal. This asian fusion-inspired chicken ready in about 30 minutes pairs cut into 1-inch cubes chicken breast, soy sauce, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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.
Ingredients
- 1 lb, cut into 1-inch cubes chicken breast
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 3, minced garlic cloves
- 1 tsp red chili flakes
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1, sliced into thin strips red bell pepper
- 1 cup, trimmed green beans
- 2, sliced scallions
- 1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
- 1 tsp, toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp red chili flakes, and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger until well combined.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 1 lb chicken breast cubes and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until browned and just cooked through.
- Step 3: Add 1 sliced red bell pepper and 1 cup trimmed green beans to the skillet, stir-frying for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Step 4: Pour the honey soy sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables, tossing constantly for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats everything evenly.
- Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced scallions and 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Stir-Fried Chicken with Spicy Honey Soy Glaze take to make?
Total time is about 30 minutes (15 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Stir-Fried Chicken with Spicy Honey Soy Glaze?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep soy sauce from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Stir-Fried Chicken with Spicy Honey Soy Glaze?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Stir-Fried Chicken with Spicy Honey Soy Glaze for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Stir-Fried Chicken with Spicy Honey Soy Glaze?
Asian Fusion chicken like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.