Description
Honey Garlic Chicken and Broccoli is a quick, flavorful stir-fry featuring tender chicken, crisp broccoli, and a glossy sweet-and-savory garlic sauce. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s a healthier homemade alternative to takeout—perfect served over rice.
Ingredients
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 cups broccoli florets
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water
Toasted sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Cooked white or brown rice for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook for 6–7 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Add remaining olive oil to the skillet. Stir-fry broccoli for 3–4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, vinegar, and garlic.
- Return chicken to skillet with broccoli. Pour in sauce and stir to combine.
- Once sauce simmers, stir in cornstarch slurry. Cook 1–2 minutes until sauce thickens into a glossy glaze.
- Toss to coat everything evenly. Serve over rice and garnish with sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- Substitute firm tofu for a vegetarian version.
- Use cauliflower rice for a low-carb alternative.
- Add red pepper flakes or chili oil for extra heat.
- Include bell peppers, snow peas, or carrots for added veggies.
- Use tamari or coconut aminos for a gluten-free option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (without rice)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
