Easy Spicy Honey Soy Sauce Dinner Recipe
Easy Spicy Honey Soy Sauce Dinner is a quick, better-than-takeout meal. After making this many times, I discovered the trick to the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. The golden, glossy sauce coats every bite, making this dish irresistible. Try it with Easy Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Meatballs or Easy Keto Caprese Stuffed Avocado Bites. Jump to Recipe or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Meatballs Recipe and Easy Keto Caprese Stuffed Avocado Bites Recipe.
Why This Easy Spicy Honey Soy Sauce Dinner Recipe Is Pure Comfort
- Perfect balance of sweet and spicy
- Better than takeout
- Easy and quick weeknight dinner
- Versatile sauce for various proteins
What You'll Need for Easy Spicy Honey Soy Sauce Dinner Recipe
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- chicken breasts
- soy sauce
- honey
- garlic
- ginger
- red pepper flakes
- cornstarch
- soy sauce
- honey
- garlic
- ginger
- red pepper flakes
- Optional: sesame seeds
- Optional: green onions
- Optional: sesame oil
📝 Ingredient Notes
- chicken breasts: Boneless, skinless chicken breasts work best for this recipe.
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How to Make Easy Spicy Honey Soy Sauce Dinner Recipe
- Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, red pepper flakes, and cornstarch.
- Step 2: Slice chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. Season with salt and pepper.
- Step 3: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil and once hot, add chicken. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Step 4: In the same skillet, pour in the honey soy sauce mixture. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Let it simmer until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
- Step 5: Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet. Toss to coat in the sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Drizzle with sesame oil if desired. Serve hot.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Easy Spicy Honey Soy Sauce Dinner Recipe
- Common mistake and fix: Don't overcook the chicken. It can become dry. Use a meat thermometer to ensure it reaches 165°F.
- Pro tip: For a spicier sauce, add more red pepper flakes or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Pro tip: Make a double batch of the sauce and store it in the fridge for up to a week. It's great on vegetables, tofu, or noodles.
Storing & Reheating Easy Spicy Honey Soy Sauce Dinner Recipe
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: The sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to a week.
Freezing Easy Spicy Honey Soy Sauce Dinner Recipe
Freeze cooked chicken in the sauce for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes or until heated through. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes or until heated through.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a thicker sauce, add more cornstarch. For a thinner sauce, add more water.
- Best substitution: Substitute chicken with tofu, shrimp, or pork for a different protein option.
- Make-ahead: Prepare the sauce and slice the chicken ahead of time. Cook the chicken and combine with the sauce just before serving.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled for a larger crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If the sauce is too thick, thin it out with a bit of water. If it's too thin, let it simmer longer to reduce.
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Easy Spicy Honey Soy Sauce Dinner Recipe
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- chicken breasts
- soy sauce
- honey
- garlic
- ginger
- red pepper flakes
- cornstarch
Seasonings
- soy sauce
- honey
- garlic
- ginger
- red pepper flakes
Optional Toppings
- sesame seeds
- green onions
- sesame oil
Instructions
- Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, red pepper flakes, and cornstarch.
- Step 2: Slice chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. Season with salt and pepper.
- Step 3: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil and once hot, add chicken. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Step 4: In the same skillet, pour in the honey soy sauce mixture. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Let it simmer until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
- Step 5: Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet. Toss to coat in the sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Drizzle with sesame oil if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a thicker sauce, add more cornstarch. For a thinner sauce, add more water.
- Best substitution: Substitute chicken with tofu, shrimp, or pork for a different protein option.
- Make-ahead: Prepare the sauce and slice the chicken ahead of time. Cook the chicken and combine with the sauce just before serving.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled for a larger crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If the sauce is too thick, thin it out with a bit of water. If it's too thin, let it simmer longer to reduce.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Freeze cooked chicken in the sauce for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
- Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes or until heated through.
- Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes or until heated through.
- Make ahead: The sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to a week.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 350
- Protein: 30g
- Fat: 10g
- Carbs: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 1500mg
- Cholesterol: 70mg
- Sat. Fat: 1.5g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Easy Spicy Honey Soy Sauce Dinner Recipe FAQs
Yes, you can prepare the sauce and slice the chicken ahead of time. Cook the chicken and combine with the sauce just before serving.
Overcooking is the most common reason for dry chicken. Use a meat thermometer to ensure it reaches 165°F but not more.
Yes, you can freeze cooked chicken in the sauce for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Yes, you can cook the chicken in the air fryer at 375°F for 10-12 minutes or until cooked through. Then, proceed with the sauce as directed.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave until heated through.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Easy Spicy Honey Soy Sauce Dinner Recipe and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
