Need a quick dinner the whole family will actually want to eat?
This Honey Soy Chicken Stir-Fry is one of those easy weeknight recipes worth keeping on rotation. Tender chicken, noodles and plenty of colourful vegetables are tossed through a sweet and savoury homemade honey soy sauce — and the whole meal is ready in just 20 minutes.
It's simple, balanced, family-friendly and perfect for those nights when you want something delicious on the table without spending your whole evening in the kitchen.
Why you'll love this Honey Soy Chicken Stir-Fry
We love meals that make eating well feel easy, and this one ticks all the boxes.
You've got chicken, plenty of vegetables and noodles all in one pan, so there's no need to worry about making multiple sides or complicated extras.
The homemade honey soy sauce brings everything together with a combination of soy sauce, honey, oyster sauce, garlic and ginger. It's packed with flavour without requiring a long list of ingredients.
And because you can use whatever vegetables you already have, it's a great recipe for using up what's left in the fridge before your next grocery shop.
Best of all? Dinner is on the table in 20 minutes.
Honey Soy Chicken Stir-Fry Recipe
Total time: 20 minutes
Serves: 4
Meal: Lunch or dinner
Ingredients
- 400g chicken breast or thigh, thinly sliced
- 200g Singapore noodles
- 1 tbsp olive oil or sesame oil
- 4 cups vegetables of choice, diced
- 3 spring onions, sliced
For the honey soy sauce
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated (or ½ tsp ground ginger)
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 tsp cornflour
Method
- Cook the noodles according to the packet instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, oyster sauce, garlic, ginger, water and cornflour. Set aside.
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Add the vegetables to the same pan and stir-fry for 3–4 minutes, until just tender but still slightly crisp. Return the chicken to the pan along with the cooked noodles.
- Pour over the honey soy sauce and toss everything together until well coated. Cook for another 1–2 minutes, until the sauce has thickened slightly and everything is heated through.
- Top with sliced spring onions and, if you like, sesame seeds and chilli flakes. Serve and enjoy!
Your questions, answered
What vegetables can I use?
Whatever you and your family enjoy! This is a great recipe for using up vegetables already sitting in your fridge. Think broccoli, capsicum, carrot, zucchini, snow peas, green beans or mushrooms. Using a mix of different vegetables also adds plenty of colour and texture to the meal.
My kids aren't big on vegetables. What can I do?
Try chopping or grating the vegetables finely so they're less noticeable throughout the noodles and sauce. For particularly fussy eaters, you could also blend some of the vegetables into the sauce. It's an easy way to include them without having larger pieces throughout the meal.
Can I use chicken thigh instead of chicken breast?
Absolutely. The recipe works with either chicken breast or chicken thigh, so use whichever your family prefers or you already have at home.
Can I make this ahead of time?
You can prepare parts of the recipe ahead to make dinner even quicker. Slice your chicken and vegetables and prepare the sauce beforehand, then store everything separately in the fridge until you're ready to cook.
Can I make it spicy?
Yes. Keep the main stir-fry mild for the family, then add chilli flakes to individual serves for anyone who likes a little extra heat.
Healthy family dinners don't need to be complicated
When life gets busy, having a handful of quick, family-friendly meals you know everyone enjoys can make such a difference.
This Honey Soy Chicken Stir-Fry takes just 20 minutes, is easy to customise with whatever vegetables you have available and brings everything together in one delicious meal.
Simple ingredients. Minimal prep. One pan. Dinner sorted.
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