Hoisin Honey Chicken
with Green Beans & Jasmine Rice
- Soy
- Wheat
- Sesame
- Milk
Tonight’s chicken dish is sweet, savory, spicy, and aromatic thanks to a combo of honey, hoisin, sriracha, and fresh ginger. On the side, there’s crisp green beans and a heap of steamy rice. Oh, and did we mention it only takes 20 minutes to whip this up in your own kitchen? Winner winner chicken dinner!
Ingredients
½ cup
Jasmine Rice
2 unit
Scallions
1 thumb
Ginger
4 tablespoon
Hoisin Sauce
(Contains: Soy, Wheat, Sesame)
1 teaspoon
Sriracha
2 teaspoon
Honey
10 ounce
Chicken Breast Strips
6 ounce
Green Beans
1 tablespoon
Sesame Seeds
Not included in your delivery
1 tablespoon
Butter
(Contains: Milk)
1 tablespoon
Vegetable Oil
Salt
Pepper
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash and dry all produce. • In a small pot, combine rice, ¾ cup water (1½ cups for 4 servings), and a big pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until rice is tender, 15-18 minutes. • Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.
• While rice cooks, toss green beans on a baking sheet with a drizzle of oil, salt, and pepper. • Roast on top rack until golden brown and tender, 12-15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, trim and thinly slice scallions, separating whites from greens. Peel and mince ginger. • In a small bowl, combine hoisin, honey, 2 TBSP water (3 TBSP for 4 servings), and sriracha to taste.
• Pat chicken* dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. • Heat a large drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and almost cooked through, 3-5 minutes.
• Once chicken is browned, add scallion whites and ginger to pan. Cook until fragrant, 1 minute; pour in sauce. • Cook until sauce has thickened and coats chicken and chicken is cooked through, 2-3 minutes. Turn off heat.
• Fluff rice with a fork and stir in 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings); season with salt and pepper. • Divide rice, green beans, and chicken between plates. Garnish with scallion greens and sesame seeds. Serve.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Sep 2026- Flavor: The hoisin honey sauce delivers a bold sweet-and-savory punch that most loved, though some found it a touch too sweet 🌶️. A few detected a faint licorice note from the hoisin — balance it with a little soy sauce or extra sriracha if that's not your thing.
- Ease of prep: This comes together quickly and is easy to follow, making it a great weeknight option.
- Suggestions: Reduce the honey slightly if you prefer less sweetness, and add ginger gradually — several reviewers found the full amount overpowering. Use a rice cooker or add a splash more water if the stovetop rice comes out underdone. Steam the green beans instead of roasting if you prefer them tender rather than crisp. Adding orange juice, extra sriracha, or gochujang are reviewer-tested ways to deepen the flavor.
- Leftovers: This dish makes great leftovers and reheats well the next day, according to several reviewers.
- Portions: Rice and green bean portions ran small for many — consider cooking extra rice on the side to make it more filling.
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