Description
A quick and flavorful Honey Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry featuring tender chicken pieces, vibrant vegetables, and a sweet-savory sauce made with honey, garlic, and ginger. This dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner, combining a healthy mix of protein and vegetables with an easy-to-make sauce that thickens beautifully with a cornstarch slurry.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
Vegetables
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced (red, yellow, or green)
- 1 cup snow peas
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
Thickener
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 1/4 cup water
Garnish
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped green onions
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and fresh minced ginger. Set this flavor-packed mixture aside.
- Make the cornstarch slurry: In another small bowl, stir together the corn starch and water until smooth. This slurry will be used to thicken the stir-fry sauce later.
- Cook the chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Season the bite-sized chicken pieces with salt and pepper, then add them to the hot skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is golden brown and fully cooked, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
- Stir-fry the vegetables: Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the same skillet. Toss in the broccoli florets, sliced bell peppers, and snow peas. Stir-fry the vegetables for 4 to 5 minutes until they are tender-crisp, maintaining a vibrant color and slight crunch.
- Combine chicken and sauce: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour the prepared honey garlic sauce over everything, ensuring even distribution.
- Thicken the sauce: Stir in the cornstarch slurry into the skillet mixture. Continue cooking for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and vegetables nicely.
- Finish and serve: Remove the skillet from heat. Garnish the stir-fry with sesame seeds and chopped green onions for added flavor and visual appeal. Serve hot, ideally over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken breasts with chicken thighs for a juicier texture.
- Adjust the amount of honey depending on your preferred sweetness level.
- Feel free to swap vegetables based on availability, such as snap peas or carrots.
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Serve immediately for best texture, as stir-fried vegetables can become soggy if left too long.
