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Honey Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry

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Honey Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry is a quick, healthy dish with tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a sweet-savory sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, this dish is full of flavor and comes together in under 30 minutes.

  • Author: Tina
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stir-frying
  • Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces

Salt, pepper, garlic powder for seasoning chicken

1 tbsp cornstarch

2 tbsp vegetable oil, divided

1 tsp sesame oil

1 medium zucchini, sliced

½ cup chopped bell pepper

½ white onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp ginger, minced

For the Sauce:

⅓ cup honey

¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce

¼ cup chicken broth

1 tbsp rice vinegar

1 tsp sesame oil

¼ tsp red pepper flakes

1 tbsp cornstarch

For Serving (Optional):

Cooked rice

Sesame seeds

Green onions, sliced

Sriracha mayo (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken: Season the chicken with ½ tsp salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Toss with 1 tbsp cornstarch until evenly coated and set aside.
  2. Make the sauce: Whisk together honey, soy sauce, chicken broth, rice vinegar, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and 1 tbsp cornstarch. Set aside.
  3. Cook the vegetables: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil and 1 tsp sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add zucchini, bell pepper, and onion. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp. Remove veggies from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Cook the chicken: Add the remaining 1 tbsp vegetable oil to the skillet. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until browned. Add minced garlic and ginger, and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Make the sauce: Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  6. Combine and finish: Return the cooked vegetables to the skillet. Toss everything to coat in the sauce. Cook for 1 minute until heated through.
  7. Serve: Serve over cooked rice and garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Optionally, drizzle with sriracha mayo. Enjoy!

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with tofu or tempeh. Press and cube the tofu to ensure it absorbs the flavors well.
  • If you like more spice, increase the red pepper flakes or add sriracha to the sauce or as a topping.
  • Feel free to add more vegetables like mushrooms, broccoli, or snap peas for extra flavor and texture.
  • For a low-carb version, serve over cauliflower rice instead of regular rice.
  • If using chicken breast, be careful not to overcook, as it may dry out compared to thighs.

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