Honey Garlic Chicken Stir Fry Recipe
This Honey Garlic Chicken Stir Fry is a quick and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a sweet-savory sauce. Perfect for a busy weeknight dinner!
- Author: Rita
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten Free
For the Stir Fry:
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon vegetable oil (divided use)
- 1 cup thinly sliced peeled carrots
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
For the Sauce:
- 1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth (or water)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 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 the vegetables from the pan; place them on a plate and cover.
- Wipe the pan clean with a paper towel and turn the heat to high.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of oil. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper and add them to the pan in a single layer – you may need to do this step in batches. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add the garlic to the pan and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the vegetables back to the pan and cook for 2 more minutes or until the vegetables are warmed through.
- In a bowl whisk together the chicken broth, honey and soy sauce.
- In a small bowl mix the cornstarch with a tablespoon of cold water.
- Pour the soy sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables; cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the cornstarch and bring to a boil; cook for 1 more minute or until the sauce has just started to thicken.
- Serve immediately, with rice if desired.
Notes
- You can customize this stir fry with your favorite vegetables like bell peppers, snap peas, or water chestnuts.
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes or sriracha to the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Honey Garlic Chicken Stir Fry, Asian Stir Fry, Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry