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Easy 30-Minute Honey Garlic Chicken Stir Fry with Crispy Vegetables

Close-up of crispy honey garlic chicken stir fry mixed with bright green broccoli and red/yellow bell peppers, topped with sesame seeds.
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Make this quick honey garlic chicken stir fry for a weeknight meal. You get a sticky, sweet, and savory glaze coating tender chicken pieces and crisp vegetables. This recipe is faster and fresher than takeout.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 carrot, thinly sliced on the diagonal
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water (slurry)
  • 2 green onions, sliced, for garnish
  • Sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Toss the cut chicken pieces with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch until lightly coated.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Add the broccoli, bell pepper, and carrots to the same skillet. Stir fry for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
  4. Add the minced garlic and ginger to the vegetables and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes (if using) to create the sauce.
  6. Pour the sauce mixture over the vegetables in the skillet. Bring the sauce to a simmer.
  7. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Stir to coat everything in the sauce.
  8. Pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce while stirring constantly. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens into a sticky glaze.
  9. Remove from heat. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving over rice or noodles.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in 1 tablespoon of soy sauce for 15 minutes before coating with cornstarch.
  • You can substitute vegetables like snap peas, mushrooms, or water chestnuts based on what you have available.
  • If you prefer darker meat, use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts.

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