How long does Soy Honey Chicken take?

50 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 45 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Soy Honey Chicken serve?

3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Soy Honey Chicken spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Soy Honey Chicken?

6 tbsp Honey, ¾ Soy Sauce, 500 grams Chicken Thigh & Leg Boneless, 1 Star Anise, 1 Green Chilli, 2 Red Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Soy Honey Chicken?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Soy Honey Chicken?

About 368 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Soy Honey Chicken

Name: Soy Honey Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: ¾ Soy Sauce; 1 tbsp Oyster Sauce; 1 Star Anise; 1 inch Cinnamon; ½ tsp Black Peppercorns; 1 Green Chilli, Slit; 2 Red Chilli, Slit; 3 Garlic; 2 inch Ginger; 6 tbsp Honey; 500 grams Chicken Thigh & Leg Boneless, Boneless; 1 tbsp Oil; 1 tbsp Vinegar; 1 tbsp Corn Starch Slurry

50 min
mild
Serves 3

Prep 5 min · Cook 45 min

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2 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as honey soy chicken · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, One-pot meals

Curries & Gravies One-pot meals High protein Dairy-free

Soy honey chicken: boneless chicken seared and glazed in soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, star anise and cinnamon. Mild, serves 3, 50 minutes, with video.

High proteinLow calorie

Ingredients

14 items

3 people

Soy Sauce¾
Oyster Sauce1 tbsp
Star Anise1
Cinnamon1 inch
Black Peppercorns½ tsp
Green Chilli, Slit1
Red Chilli, Slit2
Garlic3
Ginger2 inch
Honey6 tbsp
Chicken Thigh & Leg Boneless, Boneless500 grams
Oil1 tbsp
Vinegar1 tbsp
Corn Starch Slurry1 tbsp

Contains: wheat, soya, shellfish.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 3 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 3 people
Energy	368kcal	1104kcal
Protein	34g	101g
Carbohydrate	31g	92g
Fat	13g	38g
Fibre	1.8g	5.4g
Sugar	24g	73g

Cookd masalas for soy sauce

Method

1
To a pan on medium flame, add the soy sauce oyster sauce, star anise, cinnamon and whole black peppercorn. Add the slit chillies and grate in the garlic and ginger. Once the mixture comes to a simmer, add in the honey and stir. Let it come to a boil and switch off after 1 minute and let it cool. As the sauce cools, it should thicken. Once the sauce has cooled sufficiently, add it to the chicken thighs and allow to marinate for at least 10 minutes
Soy SauceOyster SauceStar AniseCinnamonBlack PeppercornsGreen ChilliRed ChilliGarlicGingerHoneyChicken Thigh & Leg Boneless
2
Once marinated, heat a wide saucepan over medium flame and add the chicken to sear, reserving the marinade. Once the chicken is 90 percent cooked add in the marinade and let it cook for 5 minutes. Mix the cornstarch with water to make a slurry and add it to the pan while mixing. The sauce should thicken considerably. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and spring onion. Serve with steamed rice
OilVinegarCorn Starch Slurry

Before you start

How long does Soy Honey Chicken take?: 50 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 45 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Soy Honey Chicken serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Soy Honey Chicken vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Soy Honey Chicken spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Soy Honey Chicken?: 6 tbsp Honey, ¾ Soy Sauce, 500 grams Chicken Thigh & Leg Boneless, 1 Star Anise, 1 Green Chilli, 2 Red Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Soy Honey Chicken?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Soy Honey Chicken?: About 368 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.