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Amazing 25-Minute Honey Garlic Chicken Stir Fry

honey garlic chicken stir fry
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Make this quick and delicious Honey Garlic Chicken Stir Fry for a weeknight meal better than takeout. You get juicy chicken coated in a sticky, sweet, and savory glaze, mixed with crisp vegetables. This recipe is ready fast.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 carrot, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • For the Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water (slurry)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the sauce by whisking together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a small bowl. Set aside.
  2. Season the cut chicken pieces lightly with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the skillet. Add broccoli, carrots, and bell pepper. Stir fry for 4-6 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
  5. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables.
  6. Give the prepared sauce a quick whisk and pour it over the chicken and vegetables. Bring the sauce to a simmer.
  7. Whisk the cornstarch slurry again and pour it into the simmering sauce, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens to a sticky glaze, about 1 minute.
  8. Serve immediately over rice or noodles.

Notes

  • Chef Tariq recommends using chicken thighs for extra moisture if you have more time.
  • To keep your chicken juicy, do not overcrowd the pan when searing. Cook in batches if necessary.
  • Amara suggests adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce for a little heat.
  • Leo likes to finish the dish with sesame seeds for extra texture.

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