Description
Honey Garlic Chicken Stir Fry brings sizzling flavor to your weeknight dinner table with tender chicken and a glossy, sweet-savory sauce that comes together faster than ordering takeout. Grab your wok and get ready to create a restaurant-quality meal that will have your family asking for seconds.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
Vegetables:
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 cup snap peas
- 3 cloves garlic
Sauce and Seasonings:
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet or wok to medium-high heat at 375°F. Add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil to coat the surface evenly.
- Season 1 pound chicken breast pieces with salt and pepper. Carefully place chicken into hot skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer browned chicken to a clean plate, leaving oil and browned bits in the skillet.
- Immediately add 1 cup broccoli florets, 1 sliced bell pepper, and 1 cup snap peas to the same skillet. Stir-fry vegetables for 3-4 minutes until they are bright and crisp.
- While vegetables cook, whisk ¼ cup honey, ¼ cup soy sauce, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 tablespoon water, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil in a small bowl until completely smooth.
- Return cooked chicken to skillet with sautéed vegetables. Pour entire sauce mixture over chicken and vegetables.
- Gently stir everything to coat evenly and simmer for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and clings to ingredients.
- Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles, ensuring each portion has a balanced mix of chicken and vegetables.
Notes
- Cut chicken into uniform bite-sized pieces to ensure even cooking and quick, consistent browning.
- Use high heat and keep vegetables moving constantly in the pan to maintain their crisp texture and bright colors.
- Select fresh, firm vegetables for maximum crunch and nutritional value in your stir-fry.
- Consider swapping chicken for tofu or tempeh if preparing a vegetarian version, keeping cooking times and technique similar.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-14 minutes
- Category: Stir-Fried
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg