Honey Soy Chicken

Ingredients

• 2 large (about 500 g / 1 lb 1½ oz) Chicken breasts, cut into 2.5cm (1 in) chunks
• 3 tbsp Soy sauce
• 2 tbsp Honey
• 3 tbsp Water
• 1 tsp Cornflour
• 1 tbsp Vegetable oil
• 2 cloves Garlic, finely chopped
• 2 cm (0.8 in) piece Fresh ginger, grated
• 250 g (9 oz) Long-grain rice, to serve

You’ll need: Large frying pan, Saucepan

Method

1. 1

   Cook the rice according to the packet instructions.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, stir the soy sauce, honey, water and cornflour together in a small bowl until smooth.

3. 3

   Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 6–7 minutes, turning, until golden.

4. 4

   Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds. Pour in the sauce and simmer for 2–3 minutes, stirring, until thick and sticky and the chicken is coated.

5. 5

   Cut a larger piece in half to check it is white all the way through with no pink. Serve over the rice.