Honey Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry
This honey garlic chicken stir-fry is the perfect go-to meal for busy weeknights. It’s packed with flavor, comes together quickly, and uses simple ingredients you likely already have. The chicken is tender, the vegetables stay crisp, and the sauce brings everything together with a sweet and savory balance.
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Nutrition (per serving)
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
It’s fast, satisfying, and made in one pan for easy cleanup. The sauce is simple but full of flavor, making it a great alternative to takeout. Plus, it’s easy to customize with whatever vegetables you have on hand.
Ingredient Highlights
Chicken breast provides lean protein, while garlic adds depth and aroma. Honey gives natural sweetness, and soy sauce brings that classic savory umami flavor. Fresh vegetables add color, crunch, and nutrition.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Slice chicken into bite-sized pieces and season lightly with salt and pepper.
Slice chicken into bite-sized pieces and season lightly with salt and pepper.
Step 2: Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat and cook chicken until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat and cook chicken until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
Step 3: In the same pan, sauté garlic until fragrant. Add vegetables like broccoli, carrots, or bell peppers and stir-fry for 3–4 minutes.
Add vegetables like broccoli, carrots, or bell peppers and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes.
Step 4: In a small bowl, mix honey and soy sauce, then pour into the pan. Let it simmer slightly.
In a small bowl, mix honey and soy sauce, then pour into the pan. Let it simmer slightly.
Step 5: Return chicken to the pan and toss until everything is coated in the sauce.
Return chicken to the pan and toss until everything is coated in the sauce.
Step 6: Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Serve hot over rice or noodles.
FAQ
Can I use other proteins?
Yes, shrimp, beef, or tofu all work well.
Can I make this low-carb?
Yes, serve it with cauliflower rice instead of regular rice.
Can I make it spicy?
Add chili flakes or a bit of sriracha to the sauce.
Recipe
Honey Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts, sliced
- 2 cups mixed vegetables
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 tbsp oil
Instructions
- 1
Step 1: Slice chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- 2
Step 2: Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat and cook chicken until golden and fully cooked, then remove and set aside.
- 3
Step 3: In the same pan, sauté garlic until fragrant, then add vegetables and stir-fry for 3–4 minutes.
- 4
Step 4: In a small bowl, mix honey and soy sauce, then pour into the pan and let it simmer slightly.
- 5
Step 5: Return chicken to the pan and toss until everything is evenly coated in the sauce.
- 6
Step 6: Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Nutrition Facts
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.