This 15 minute honey soy chicken with broccoli and edamame is the sort of dinner I rely on when time is short but I still want something fresh and homemade.
Tender chicken pieces are cooked until golden before being coated in a glossy honey soy sauce, then tossed with broccoli and edamame for colour and crunch. Served over white rice, it’s a simple, balanced dinner that comes together incredibly quickly.
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Why honey soy chicken works so well
Honey and soy sauce are one of the simplest flavour combinations in quick cooking.
Soy sauce provides savoury depth and saltiness, while honey brings sweetness and helps create that lovely sticky glaze that coats the chicken.
When the sauce cooks for a few minutes it thickens slightly and becomes glossy, clinging to the chicken and vegetables.
It’s the sort of flavour combination that feels comforting and satisfying while still being incredibly easy to make!
A perfect 15 minute dinner
This recipe is designed for those evenings when you want something quick but still nourishing.
Because the chicken is diced into small pieces, it cooks very quickly. The sauce only uses a handful of ingredients, and the vegetables are added directly to the same pan.
From start to finish, the dish takes around 15 minutes to cook. That’s exactly why quick stir fries are such a useful part of everyday cooking.
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- Garlic Chilli Prawn Tagliatelle – another quick dinner ready in minutes
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Ingredients and substitutions
This recipe uses simple ingredients and can easily be adapted depending on what you have available.
- Chicken breast – Chicken breast works well because it cooks quickly and stays tender when diced. You could also use chicken thigh fillets, turkey breast or even tofu for a vegetarian version.
- Plain flour – A light coating of flour helps the chicken brown and gives the sauce something to cling to. Cornflour can also be used.
- Soy sauce Soy sauce forms the savoury base of the sauce. You can use light soy sauce, tamari or reduced salt soy sauce.
- Honey – Honey adds sweetness and helps create the sticky glaze. You could substitute for maple syrup.
- Tenderstem broccoli – Tenderstem broccoli cooks quickly and keeps a nice texture. Other vegetables that work well include green beans, sugar snap peas, pak choi and asparagus.
- Edamame beans – Edamame adds colour and a boost of protein. Frozen shelled edamame works perfectly. You could also substitute for peas.
Tips for the best honey soy chicken
A few small techniques help make this quick recipe even better.
- Cook the chicken in a hot pan. A hot pan helps the chicken brown quickly, which adds flavour.
- Let the sauce bubble. Allowing the honey and soy sauce to cook for a few minutes helps it thicken and coat the chicken.
- Cut the broccoli small. Smaller pieces cook faster and keep the whole dish within the 15 minute cooking time.
Serving suggestions
This honey soy chicken stir fry works beautifully with simple steamed rice.
Other great options include jasmine rice, egg fried rice or noodles.
As it is, this dish is mild and perfect for families. If you fancy a bit of spice, top with chilli flakes or add a diced chilli to the pan with the honey and soy sauce.
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15 Minute Honey Soy Chicken with Broccoli and Edamame
Ingredients
- 400 g chicken breast diced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon plain flour
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 4 tablespoons honey
- 300 g tenderstem broccoli
- 150 g edamame beans
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Coat the diced chicken in the flour along with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken and cook for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden.
- Add the soy sauce and honey. Stir well and cook for 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to bubble and coat the chicken.
- Chop the tenderstem broccoli into roughly 1 inch pieces and add to the pan. Stir fry for 5 minutes until just tender.
- Add the edamame beans and cook for a final minute.
- Serve immediately over steamed white rice.
Notes
Storage and leftovers
This dish keeps well and can be reheated easily. Fridge:Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheating:
Reheat in a frying pan or microwave until hot. Add a splash of water if the sauce becomes too thick.
