This honey garlic chicken stir-fry is a quick and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with vibrant vegetables in a sweet and savory sauce. It’s perfect for busy weeknights when you need a satisfying meal in a hurry.
The recipe is simple and can be customized with your choice of vegetables. Serve it over rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Quick and Easy Honey Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry
This stir-fry features sliced chicken breast cooked with bell peppers, broccoli, and snap peas, all coated in a delicious honey garlic sauce. The dish takes about 30 minutes to prepare and serves 4 people.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup snap peas
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice or noodles for serving
Instructions
- Marinate Chicken: In a bowl, combine honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, and cornstarch. Add the sliced chicken and mix well. Let it marinate for at least 10 minutes.
- Heat Oil: In a large skillet or wok, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Cook Chicken: Add the marinated chicken to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink.
- Add Vegetables: Add the sliced bell pepper, broccoli, and snap peas to the skillet. Stir-fry for an additional 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Season: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve: Serve the honey garlic chicken stir-fry over cooked rice or noodles.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 4 servings
- Calories: 320kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
This recipe is part of my 39 Easy Healthy Family Dinner Ideas. Just click that link to see all the amazing options!
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