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Honey Soy Chicken with Rice and Vegetables

A Quick and Easy Honey Soy Chicken Dinner in Just 30 Minutes

4servings
30 min
Easy
Weeknight-friendly timingMacros ready to logFeeds a hungry crew
Honey Soy Chicken with Rice and Vegetables

About this recipe

This Honey Soy Chicken recipe is a delicious and efficient dinner option perfect for busy weeknights. Combining tender chicken with crispy vegetables and fragrant jasmine rice, this dish offers a balance of flavors and textures. The homemade honey soy sauce provides a sweet and savory glaze, bringing everything together in a harmonious and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken breast, sliced
  • 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Directions

  1. 1

    Whisk together soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger in a small bowl.

  2. 2

    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add chicken, and sauté until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.

  3. 3

    Remove chicken and set aside. Add broccoli and bell pepper to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.

  4. 4

    Return chicken to skillet, pour sauce over, and stir to coat everything evenly.

  5. 5

    Simmer for 3-4 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.

  6. 6

    Serve chicken and vegetables over a bed of cooked jasmine rice.

Chef's tip

For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce. Customize vegetables as desired, such as adding snap peas or carrots.

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