Description
Quick Honey Garlic Chicken Stir‑Fry is a fast, flavorful, one‑pan meal with tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a glossy sweet-and-savory honey garlic sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners in about 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon vegetable oil (divided)
- 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
- 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 1 teaspoon vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add carrots and broccoli; cook about 4 minutes until slightly tender. Remove and set aside.
- Wipe pan clean; increase heat to high and add remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Season chicken with salt and pepper, add in a single layer, and cook 3–4 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Return vegetables to the pan and toss to combine, cooking for another 2 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk together broth, soy sauce, and honey. In a separate small bowl, whisk cornstarch with 1 tablespoon cold water to make a slurry.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables, then stir in the cornstarch slurry. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens—about 1 minute. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Swap in shrimp, beef, tofu, or tempeh for the chicken.
- Add vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, or snap peas for variety.
- For spice, try adding red pepper flakes or sriracha.
- To make it gluten‑free, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Perfect for meal prep—reheats well over a skillet with a splash of water or in a microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian‑Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 263 kcal
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 990mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
