In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, and sesame oil. This is your delicious marinade!
Add the bite-sized chicken pieces to the marinade, ensuring each piece is well-coated. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes at room temperature, or up to 30 minutes for a deeper flavor.
In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry. Set aside.
Heat the vegetable oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, add the marinated chicken pieces in a single layer, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan.
Cook the chicken for about 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
Pour any excess oil from the pan, then return the pan to medium heat. Pour in the remaining marinade and bring to a simmer.
Whisk the cornstarch slurry again and slowly pour it into the simmering marinade, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens into a glossy glaze.
Return the cooked chicken to the pan and toss to coat evenly in the thickened sauce. Cook for another minute until the glaze is sticky and coats the chicken beautifully.
Serve the glazed chicken immediately over a bed of fluffy cooked rice. Garnish generously with chopped scallions and sesame seeds for an extra pop of flavor and visual appeal.