Sweet and Spicy Honey Soy Chicken Strips Recipe
This Sweet, Sticky, and Spicy Chicken recipe combines a flavorful blend of soy sauce, honey, hot sauce, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic to create a deliciously sticky and spicy dish. Perfect as an appetizer or main course served with rice and veggies, this quick and easy skillet-cooked chicken is sure to please any palate.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Total Time: 22 mins
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American with Asian influences
Ingredients
Sauce Ingredients
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh ginger root
- 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
Chicken
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into ½ inch strips
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Assemble all the ingredients needed for the recipe to ensure a smooth cooking process.
- Prepare Sauce: Whisk together the soy sauce, honey, hot sauce, brown sugar, chopped fresh ginger, and chopped garlic in a small bowl until well combined. Set this sauce aside for later use.
- Season Chicken: Lightly season the chicken strips with salt and pepper evenly to enhance their flavor.
- Brown Chicken: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken strips and cook, stirring frequently, until the chicken is browned on all sides, approximately 1 minute per side.
- Add Sauce and Simmer: Pour the prepared sauce over the browned chicken in the skillet. Let it simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken strips well, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Serve: Once the sauce has thickened and the chicken is fully cooked, remove from heat and serve immediately. This dish pairs wonderfully with rice and steamed vegetables.
Notes
- For added nutrition and crunch, add ½ pound of broccoli florets to the skillet in Step 4 along with the chicken strips.
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce according to your preferred spice level.
- Serve with steamed rice or your choice of vegetables for a complete meal.
- Ensure chicken strips are cooked thoroughly to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption.
