Description
A quick and flavorful Honey Garlic Chicken Stir Fry featuring tender chicken pieces and crisp vegetables tossed in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. Perfect for a healthy and satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Vegetables
- 1 cup thinly sliced peeled carrots
- 2 cups broccoli florets
Chicken
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces
Sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth (or water)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
Oils & Seasonings
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (divided use)
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil (divided use)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil and cook vegetables: Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the broccoli and carrots and cook for approximately 4 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
- Remove and cover vegetables: Remove the vegetables from the pan; place them on a plate and cover to keep warm.
- Prepare pan for chicken: Wipe the pan clean with a paper towel and increase heat to high. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil.
- Cook chicken: Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Add them to the pan in a single layer, cooking in batches if needed. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add garlic: Add the minced garlic to the pan and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Return vegetables to pan: Add the cooked vegetables back to the pan and stir to combine. Cook for 2 more minutes until vegetables are warmed through.
- Make sauce mixture: In a bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, honey, and soy sauce.
- Prepare cornstarch slurry: In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with a tablespoon of cold water until smooth.
- Add sauce and thicken: Pour the soy sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables and cook for 30 seconds. Then add the cornstarch slurry and bring to a boil. Cook for 1 more minute until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve: Serve immediately, with rice if desired.
Notes
- This dish is best served fresh for optimal flavor and texture.
- Use low sodium soy sauce to control salt content.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute soy sauce with tamari.
- You can swap broccoli and carrots for other veggies like bell peppers or snap peas.
- Cook chicken in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan and ensure even browning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 263 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 990 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
