Honey Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry
Skip the takeout and whip up this delicious Honey Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry right in your kitchen! This dish perfectly balances sweet and savory flavors, making it a delightful option for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. With tender chicken pieces tossed in a rich honey-garlic sauce alongside colorful vegetables, it’s not only satisfying but also quick to prepare in just 25 minutes. The versatility of this recipe means you can easily customize it with your favorite veggies or even try different proteins. Enjoy it over rice or noodles for a wholesome meal that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Lunch & Dinner
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 medium zucchini
- 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
- 1/2 white onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic powder
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil, divided
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then toss with cornstarch.
- Whisk together honey, soy sauce, chicken broth, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes for the sauce.
- Heat vegetable oil and sesame oil in a skillet; stir-fry zucchini, bell pepper, and onion until tender-crisp.
- Cook the seasoned chicken until browned; add minced garlic and ginger.
- Pour in the sauce and simmer until thickened.
- Combine everything in the skillet and heat through.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 125mg