Honey Garlic Chicken Stir Fry
Transform your dinner with this quick and delicious Honey Garlic Chicken Stir Fry, a recipe that packs all the flavors of takeout without the fuss. Ready in just 25 minutes, this dish features tender chicken pieces glazed with a sticky honey garlic sauce, complemented by crisp vegetables like broccoli, bell peppers, and carrots. It’s perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, ensuring your family enjoys a nutritious and satisfying meal. Plus, it’s easily customizable—swap in your favorite veggies or proteins to make this stir fry uniquely yours.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 carrot
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- Optional: Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce by whisking together honey, soy sauce, and rice vinegar in a small bowl. Set aside.
- In another bowl, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry; combine it with the sauce mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for about 5-7 minutes until browned and fully cooked; set aside.
- Stir fry broccoli, bell pepper, and carrot for about 3-5 minutes until tender-crisp. Add minced garlic just before finishing.
- Return chicken to the skillet and pour the prepared sauce over everything; stir until the sauce thickens (about 1-2 minutes).
- Serve immediately with optional sesame seeds on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg