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This Honey Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry beats takeout every time with tender chicken and crisp vegetables coated in a sticky-sweet garlic sauce that’s completely irresistible. Ready in just 27 minutes, this healthier homemade version delivers all the flavor you crave without the wait or the guilt.

Honey Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry

Tender chicken and crisp vegetables tossed in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. This takeout favorite is ready faster than delivery and packed with fresh flavors.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 12 minutes mins

Total Time 27 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Asian, Quick Meals

Servings 4 servings

Calories 580 kcal

Equipment

Grill or cast iron skillet

Mixing bowl

Tongs

Cutting board

Sharp knife

Whisk

Ingredients

  

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Chicken

• 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Vegetables

• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 red bell pepper cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 cup snap peas
• 2 carrots sliced diagonally

Honey Garlic Sauce

• 1/3 cup honey
• 1/4 cup soy sauce low sodium
• 4 cloves garlic minced
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp water
• 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional

For Serving

• 4 cups cooked white rice or brown rice
• 2 green onions sliced
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds toasted

Instructions

 

• In a mixing bowl, toss chicken pieces with 2 tablespoons cornstarch, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
• In another mixing bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, sesame oil, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, water, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
• Heat vegetable oil in grill or cast iron skillet over high heat until smoking. Add chicken in a single layer and cook for 3-4 minutes per side using tongs until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
• In the same skillet, add broccoli, bell pepper, snap peas, and carrots with 2 tablespoons water. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes on cutting board until vegetables are crisp-tender.
• Return chicken to skillet. Pour honey garlic sauce over everything and toss to coat.
• Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly with tongs, until sauce thickens and becomes glossy, coating chicken and vegetables.
• Remove from heat. Taste and adjust seasoning with more soy sauce or honey if needed.
• Serve immediately over hot rice. Garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.

Notes

Cut all ingredients before you start cooking – stir-fry moves fast! The cornstarch on the chicken creates a light coating that helps the sauce cling. Don’t overcrowd the pan when cooking chicken; work in batches if needed for best browning. You can substitute chicken thighs for even more tender, flavorful results. Feel free to swap vegetables based on what you have – snow peas, mushrooms, zucchini, or baby corn all work great. For meal prep, cook rice ahead and store separately. The dish reheats well but vegetables will soften slightly. Adjust honey and soy sauce ratio to your taste preference for sweetness vs saltiness.

ALLERGEN INFORMATION: Contains soy (soy sauce), sesame (sesame oil, seeds), and gluten (soy sauce). Use tamari for gluten-free option. Always check ingredient labels if you have food allergies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5gCalories: 580kcalCarbohydrates: 72gProtein: 38gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 680mgFiber: 4gSugar: 24g

Keyword 30 Minutes, Asian, Chicken, Dinner, Healthy, Honey Garlic, Quick Meals, Stir-Fry, Vegetables, Weeknight

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