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Easy Honey Garlic Chicken Stir Fry Recipe with Crisp Veggies to Try Today

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A quick and easy honey garlic chicken stir fry with crisp vegetables, perfect for busy weeknights. The sweet-savory sauce coats tender chicken and fresh veggies for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup snap peas, trimmed
  • 1 medium carrot, julienned or thinly sliced
  • 2–3 green onions, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium if preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or sesame oil
  • Optional garnishes: sesame seeds, fresh cilantro or parsley

Instructions

  1. Prep all your ingredients first. Slice the chicken thinly against the grain into bite-sized strips (about 1/4 inch thick). Chop veggies into uniform pieces. Mince garlic and grate ginger if using. Mix honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger in a small bowl.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet or wok over medium-high heat. When oil shimmers, add chicken strips in a single layer. Let sear without moving for 2 minutes, then stir and cook until no longer pink, about 3-4 minutes total. Remove chicken and set aside.
  3. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the pan. Toss in broccoli, carrot, and bell pepper first. Stir fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are bright and just tender but still crisp. Add snap peas last, cooking another 1-2 minutes.
  4. Return chicken to the pan. Stir the sauce mixture again, then pour over chicken and veggies. Stir to coat evenly. Cook for 1-2 minutes until sauce starts to bubble.
  5. Stir the cornstarch slurry again, then pour into the pan, stirring constantly. Cook for another minute until sauce is glossy and slightly sticky.
  6. Remove from heat. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking chicken; cook in batches if needed for a good sear. Keep heat high but watch honey carefully to avoid burning. Stir cornstarch slurry constantly to avoid lumps. Add sesame oil at the end for aroma but not too early to prevent burning.

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