Description
Make this Honey Garlic Chicken Stir Fry for a quick, flavorful dinner that tastes better than takeout. You get succulent chicken coated in a sticky, sweet, and savory glaze, mixed with crisp fresh vegetables. It is perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 carrot, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium recommended)
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- Optional: Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, and rice vinegar for the sauce base. Set aside.
- In another small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water until smooth to create a slurry. Add this slurry to the sauce base and whisk well. Set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the broccoli, bell pepper, and carrot to the same skillet. Stir fry for 3-5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Add the minced garlic to the vegetables and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables.
- Pour the prepared honey garlic sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Stir continuously until the sauce thickens and coats everything evenly, about 1-2 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- For extra juicy chicken, lightly coat the raw chicken pieces in a teaspoon of cornstarch before searing.
- If you prefer softer vegetables, add them in stages: carrots first, then peppers, then broccoli.
- You can substitute chicken thighs for breasts for a richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 120mg