Honey Garlic Chicken Stir Fry
Honey Garlic Chicken Stir Fry is an easy 25-minute dinner featuring tender chicken, broccoli, carrots, and a homemade honey garlic sauce. Serve it with rice or noodles for a delicious family-friendly meal.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon vegetable oil divided
- 1 cup thinly sliced peeled carrots
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth or water
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon cold water
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
- Add the carrots and broccoli. Cook for about 4 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Transfer the vegetables to a plate and keep warm.
- Carefully wipe the pan clean and increase the heat to high.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of oil.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Cook the chicken in a single layer for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Return the vegetables to the pan and toss everything together for 2 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, soy sauce, and honey.
- In another small bowl, combine the cornstarch with the cold water.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables and cook for 30 seconds.
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry, bring to a gentle boil, and cook for 1 minute until the sauce thickens.
- Serve the Honey Garlic Chicken Stir Fry immediately with steamed rice, noodles, or cauliflower rice.
Notes
- Serve over jasmine rice, brown rice, or noodles.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
- Add a splash of fresh lime juice before serving for extra brightness.
- Double the sauce if serving over a large amount of rice.