My whole family loves it.

Its on these nights that I lean into dishes like this 20-minute honey soy chicken.

Its a family and kid-friendly one-pan recipe and a huge crowd-pleaser.

Overhead view of a teal dutch oven with three honey soy chicken breasts and sauce topped with green onions next to a bowl of white rice, a striped fabric napkin and blue plate of recipe and chicken

Simply Recipes / Photo by Julia Gartland / Food Styling by Pearl Jones

Its ready in less time than it would take my family to scroll through all the delivery options.

Served over fluffy rice, its my kind of weeknight dinner.

Slice 2 chicken breasts in half horizontally, making 4 cutlets.

Overhead view of a blue plate with a serving of partially sliced honey soy chicken and white rice topped with green onions along with a fork and knife

Simply Recipes / Photo by Julia Gartland / Food Styling by Pearl Jones

Whisk together and set aside.

In a medium bowl, add the remaining 1/4 cup cornstarch and the egg.

Whisk together until well combined and set aside.

Overhead view of a clear glass bowl of with a raw chicken breast in egg mixture next to a bowl of soy sauce mixture and a plate of raw chicken for Honey Soy Chicken recipe

Simply Recipes / Photo by Julia Gartland / Food Styling by Pearl Jones

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it shimmers.

Flip and rearrange the chicken until all pieces are coated in batter.

Let any excess drip off and place the chicken into the hot pan.

Overhead view of tongs removing a chicken breast from a dutch oven next to a white plate of three chicken breasts and a bowl of the soy sauce mixture for Honey Soy Chicken recipe

Simply Recipes / Photo by Julia Gartland / Food Styling by Pearl Jones

Cook, undisturbed, until golden, about 5 minutes.

Remove the chicken to a plate and pour the sauce into the pan.

Return the chicken to the pan and coat with the sauce.

Overhead view of a teal dutch oven with a spoon and the soy sauce mixture next to a white plate of cooked chicken breasts for Honey Soy Chicken recipe

Simply Recipes / Photo by Julia Gartland / Food Styling by Pearl Jones

Serve the chicken on top of steamed rice, if using, and drizzle more sauce over the top.

Garnish with green onions and serve immediately.

Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave.

honey soy chicken recipe in a dutch oven (close-up)

Simply Recipes / Photo by Julia Gartland / Food Styling by Pearl Jones

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