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Quick & Easy 30-Minute Honey Garlic Chicken Stir Fry with Crisp Veggies

A close-up of glossy, saucy honey garlic chicken stir fry mixed with bright broccoli, carrots, and red bell peppers in a white bowl.
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Prepare this fast Honey Garlic Chicken Stir Fry in under 30 minutes for a juicy, vegetable-filled meal with a sweet and savory glaze. It is perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
  • 2 carrots, thinly sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water (for slurry)
  • Cooked rice or noodles, for serving
  • Sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, 1/4 cup water, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and ginger. Set aside.
  2. In a separate small bowl, mix the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of cold water until smooth to create a slurry. Set aside.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Add the broccoli, carrots, and bell pepper to the same skillet. Stir fry for 4-6 minutes until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
  5. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables.
  6. Pour the reserved honey garlic sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables. Bring the sauce to a simmer.
  7. Stir the cornstarch slurry one more time and pour it into the simmering sauce. Stir constantly until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy, about 1 minute.
  8. Remove from heat immediately. Serve the honey garlic chicken stir fry over rice or noodles. Garnish with sesame seeds.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, use chicken thighs instead of breasts for a juicier result.
  • If you want a spicier kick, add 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes to the sauce mixture.
  • This recipe works well for meal prep; store the stir fry and rice separately.

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