Description
A flavorful and quick Honey Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry that combines tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a sweet-savory honey garlic sauce. Perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner served over rice or noodles.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Sauce
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Vegetables
- 1 bell pepper, cut into strips (any color)
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 carrot, sliced
Other Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Green onions, sliced, for garnish
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and minced garlic. Set aside to combine flavors.
- Mix Cornstarch Slurry: In a small bowl, stir together cornstarch and water until smooth to create a thickening agent.
- Heat Oil: Warm 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Cook Chicken: Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Add to skillet and cook 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Stir-Fry Vegetables: Add remaining vegetable oil to skillet. Add bell pepper, broccoli, and carrot. Stir-fry 4-5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Combine Chicken and Vegetables: Return cooked chicken to skillet with vegetables, mixing well.
- Add Sauce: Pour honey garlic sauce over chicken and vegetables. Stir to coat everything thoroughly.
- Thicken Sauce: Stir in cornstarch slurry continuously until sauce thickens, about 2 minutes. Optionally add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Finish Cooking: Once sauce is thickened, remove skillet from heat.
- Garnish: Sprinkle sliced green onions and sesame seeds on top for added flavor and texture.
- Serve: Serve the stir-fry hot over cooked rice or noodles as desired.
Notes
- You can swap vegetables according to preference or seasonality.
- For added protein variety, shrimp or tofu can be substituted for chicken.
- If a thicker sauce is preferred, increase cornstarch to 1.5 tablespoons.
- For lower sodium, use low-sodium soy sauce.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the crisp texture of the vegetables.
