Description
Succulent honey garlic chicken stir-fry delivers a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors from Chinese cuisine. Sizzling wok-tossed ingredients create an irresistible meal that will satisfy your dinner cravings in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Vegetables:
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers (mixed colors)
- 1 cup broccoli florets
Sauce and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup (80 grams) pure honey
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Slice chicken into thin, uniform strips to ensure even cooking and quick heat absorption.
- Mince fresh garlic cloves finely to release maximum flavor and aroma into the sauce.
- Whisk together soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and cornstarch in a small bowl until the mixture becomes completely smooth and well-integrated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until it shimmers and appears slightly rippling.
- Add chicken strips to the hot skillet, spreading them in a single layer to promote rapid browning; cook for approximately 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally to achieve golden edges.
- Incorporate bell peppers and broccoli florets into the skillet, tossing quickly to maintain their vibrant color and crisp texture; sauté for 3-4 minutes.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and vegetables, stirring continuously to coat evenly and allow the sauce to thicken for about 1-2 minutes.
- Remove from heat when the sauce clings glossily to the ingredients and chicken is thoroughly cooked with an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Transfer the aromatic stir-fry to serving plates, optionally garnishing with sesame seeds or chopped green onions for added visual appeal and flavor complexity.
Notes
- Customize the protein by swapping chicken with tofu, shrimp, or beef for variety and different dietary needs.
- Enhance the nutritional value by adding extra vegetables like snap peas, carrots, or mushrooms for more color and texture.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium soy sauce or tamari, which provides a similar flavor without excess salt.
- Prep ingredients in advance to make cooking faster and more efficient, allowing for a quick weeknight meal that takes less than 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 34
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 60mg