This is one of those fakeaways that comes together so quickly, you’ll wonder why you ever ordered in. Crispy chicken strips, loads of fresh crunchy veg and a sticky honey garlic soy sauce that’s made from ingredients you’ve probably already got in the cupboard.
I use the frozen shredded chicken strips from Aldi for this – just air fry them, make your sauce, fry your veg and toss it all together. That’s genuinely it. The fresh peppers and onion give it a really nice crunch against the sticky sauce and it’s so much better than a takeaway for a fraction of the price.
Serve with egg fried rice or microwave rice if you want to keep it even quicker – either way it’s on the table in under 20 minutes. Part of my eat well for £4 series.
How to make sticky honey garlic soy chicken:
Scroll down for the full recipe card and ingredient list.
1. Air fry the chicken strips as per the packet instructions
2. Chop all the veg into bite-sized pieces and mix together the sauce ingredients in a small bowl
3. Mix together the sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set aside
4. Heat a pan to high with a little oil and add the onion, fry for 2 minutes
5. Add the rest of the veg and the garlic and cook for 1 minute more
6. Pour in the sauce and let it bubble and thicken
7. Add the cooked chicken and toss to coat everything in the sauce – add a splash more water if needed
Sticky Honey Garlic Soy Chicken
Crispy chicken strips tossed in a sticky honey garlic soy sauce with fresh peppers and onion - an easy fakeaway under £3 a portion and ready in 20 minutes.
Ingredients
- Frozen shredded chicken strips (I use Aldi or Morrisons)
- 1/2 red pepper, diced
- 1/2 green pepper, diced
- 1 red onion, diced
- 2 spring onions, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Oil for frying
For the sauce:
- 2 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp rice wine vinegar (optional)
- 6 tbsp water
- 1 tsp cornflour
Instructions
- Air fry the chicken strips as per the packet instructions.
- Chop all the veg into bite-sized pieces.
- Mix together all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
- Heat a pan to high with a little oil and add the onion, fry for 2 minutes.
- Add the peppers, spring onions and garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Pour in the sauce and let it bubble and thicken.
- Add the cooked chicken and toss to coat. Add a splash more water if needed.
- Serve with egg fried rice or microwave rice.
Notes
The frozen shredded chicken strips from Aldi are brilliant for this - they crisp up perfectly in the air fryer and save loads of time. Any supermarket shredded or sliced chicken works though. Rice wine vinegar is optional but adds a nice little tang to the sauce if you have it in.
Nutrition Information
Yield
2Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 510Total Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gSodium 772mgCarbohydrates 26gFiber 2gSugar 17gProtein 3g
Nutritional data provided here is only an estimate. If you're tracking these things for medical purposes please consult an outside, trusted source. Thanks!
