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Weeknight • Chicken

Honey Soy Chicken Stir-Fry

A quick and vibrant stir-fry packed with tender chicken, crisp veggies, and a sweet and savory sauce.

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

When hunger strikes and you need a delicious meal on the table fast, this Honey Soy Chicken Stir-Fry is your answer. It's truly a weeknight wonder – loaded with colorful vegetables, juicy chicken, and coated in a irresistible sweet and savory sauce. Plus, it's easily customizable with whatever fresh produce you have on hand!

Ingredients

Yield: 4 servings

For the Sauce

  • 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup water

For the Stir-Fry

  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 carrot, thinly sliced or julienned
  • 1/2 cup snap peas
  • Cooked rice or noodles, for serving
  • Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
  • Green onions, sliced, for garnish (optional)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a small bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients (soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, cornstarch, and water) until smooth. Set aside.

  2. Step 2

    Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer chicken to a clean plate.

  3. Step 3

    Add broccoli, red bell pepper, and carrot to the same skillet. Stir-fry for 3-5 minutes, until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add snap peas and stir-fry for 1-2 more minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Return cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Give the sauce mixture another quick whisk, then pour it over the chicken and vegetables. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and coats everything, about 1-2 minutes.

  5. Step 5

    Serve immediately over cooked rice or noodles, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions, if desired.

Tips

  • Prep all your ingredients (chop veggies, make sauce) before you start cooking – stir-fries cook very quickly!
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with other vegetables like mushrooms, baby corn, or water chestnuts.
  • A dash of sriracha or red pepper flakes in the sauce adds a nice kick.

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