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Weeknight • Chicken

Honey Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry

A quick and flavorful chicken stir-fry with a sweet and savory honey-garlic sauce.

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Servings
4
Level
Weeknight
Honey Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry

When you need dinner on the table in a flash, a good stir-fry is your best friend! This Honey Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry hits all the right notes: tender chicken, crisp-tender veggies, and a glossy, addictive sauce that you'll want to put on everything. It's faster than takeout and so much fresher!

Ingredients

Yield: 4 servings

For the Chicken

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce

For the Sauce

  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp grated fresh ginger

For the Stir-Fry

  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 4 cups mixed stir-fry vegetables (e.g., broccoli florets, bell peppers, snap peas, carrots)
  • Sesame seeds and chopped green onions, for garnish
  • Cooked rice, for serving

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a medium bowl, toss the chicken pieces with cornstarch and 1 tbsp soy sauce. Set aside.

  2. Step 2

    In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, 2 tbsp soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger for the sauce. Set aside.

  3. Step 3

    Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.

  4. Step 4

    Add the mixed vegetables to the same skillet. Stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until crisp-tender. You want them to still have a little bite!

  5. Step 5

    Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour the sauce over everything. Stir well and cook for 1-2 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and coat the chicken and veggies.

  6. Step 6

    Serve immediately over cooked rice, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.

Tips

  • Prep all your ingredients before you start cooking, as stir-fries cook quickly.
  • Don't overcrowd your pan when cooking the chicken or veggies; cook in batches if necessary.
  • Add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes to the sauce for a bit of heat.

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