Description
A quick and delicious Honey Garlic Chicken Stir Fry featuring tender chicken pieces and fresh vegetables tossed in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, perfect for a healthy 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 and Seasonings
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 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
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 and heat oil. Wipe the pan clean with a paper towel and turn the heat to high. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil.
- Cook chicken. 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 garlic. Add the garlic to the pan and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Return vegetables to pan. Add the vegetables back to the pan and cook for 2 more minutes until they are warmed through.
- Prepare sauce mixture. In a bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, honey, and soy sauce.
- Mix 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; cook for 30 seconds. Then add the cornstarch slurry and bring to a boil, cooking for 1 more minute or until the sauce has just started to thicken.
- Serve. Serve immediately, with rice if desired.
Notes
- This recipe can be customized by adding your favorite stir fry vegetables such as bell peppers or snow peas.
- Use low sodium soy sauce to reduce salt content.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute soy sauce with tamari.
- Cooking chicken in batches ensures even browning and prevents overcrowding.
- Serve with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 263 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 990 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
