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Honey Garlic Chicken Stir Fry with chicken, broccoli, and carrots in a sweet-savory sauce.

Honey Garlic Chicken Stir Fry

A quick and delicious dinner option with sweet, garlicky, and sticky honey garlic sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Stir Fry
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stir Fry
  • 1 pound chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite size pieces Use thighs for a juicier option.
  • 3-4 cups mixed vegetables (bell pepper, broccoli, snap peas, carrots, or zucchini) Choose your favorite or what's available.
  • 2 tablespoons oil (avocado or canola) For cooking.
  • 3-4 cloves garlic, minced Add garlic after veggies to avoid burning.
  • 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger Optional but adds nice flavor.
For the Sauce
  • 1/3 cup honey Sweetness base for the sauce.
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce Low sodium preferred.
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or lemon juice To add acidity.
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water To thicken the sauce.
  • to taste salt and pepper For seasoning.
Optional Garnish
  • to taste red pepper flakes For heat.
  • to taste sesame seeds For garnish.
  • to taste green onion For garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, stir together honey, soy sauce, and vinegar (or lemon). Set aside.
Cooking
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 4 to 6 minutes until browned and cooked through. Move chicken to a plate.
  3. Add the other tablespoon of oil to the skillet. Toss in your veggies and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until crisp tender.
  4. Add garlic and ginger and stir for about 30 seconds.
  5. Add chicken back into the skillet. Pour in the sauce and stir.
  6. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce turns glossy and lightly thick.
  7. Sprinkle sesame seeds and green onion if desired, then serve right away.

Notes

Best served immediately. If you want it extra saucy, double the sauce and keep the cornstarch the same until desired thickness is reached.