Description
This quick and easy Honey Garlic Chicken Stir Fry is the perfect weeknight dinner. Juicy chicken, crisp-tender veggies, and a glossy sweet-savory honey garlic sauce come together in one pan for a flavorful dish that’s better than takeout. It’s perfect for anyone looking for quick breakfast ideas, easy dinner recipes, healthy snack inspiration, or fast food ideas. Great for meal prep, busy families, or clean eating on a schedule.
Ingredients
1 lb chicken breast or thighs, chopped
2 cups broccoli florets
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 carrot, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons olive oil or sesame oil
2 tablespoons green onions, chopped (optional)
1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
1. Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and slice all vegetables.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sauté until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
3. Add remaining oil and stir fry broccoli, bell pepper, and carrot for 3–5 minutes.
4. In a bowl, whisk honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and cornstarch.
5. Pour sauce into pan with veggies. Stir constantly until sauce thickens.
6. Return chicken to the pan and toss to coat with sauce.
7. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
8. Serve over rice, noodles, or cauliflower rice.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in soy sauce for 15 minutes.
Add red pepper flakes or sriracha for a spicy twist.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: honey garlic chicken, easy recipe, stir fry, dinner ideas