- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced (or 1 teaspoon ground ginger)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch optional, for thickening
- 2 tablespoons water optional, for thickening
- Green onions chopped (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds optional, for garnish
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Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken pieces with salt and black pepper.
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Cook the Chicken: In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
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Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the minced garlic and ginger. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Add Honey and Soy Sauce: Stir in the honey, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
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Thicken the Sauce (optional): If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix the cornstarch with water in a small bowl to create a slurry. Slowly stir the slurry into the sauce and cook for another minute until it thickens.
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Combine Chicken and Sauce: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, tossing it in the sauce until evenly coated and heated through.
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Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve warm over rice or with vegetables.
