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Easy Honey Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry Recipe with Crisp Veggies

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A quick and easy honey garlic chicken stir-fry featuring tender chicken and crisp vegetables coated in a sweet-savory glaze, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium carrot, julienned or thinly sliced
  • 1 cup snap peas or snow peas (optional)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated ginger (or 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger)
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
  • Cooked rice or noodles, for serving

Instructions

  1. Slice the chicken into thin strips about 1/2-inch thick. Wash and chop the broccoli into bite-sized florets. Slice the red bell pepper into thin strips, julienne the carrot, and trim the snap peas if using. Mince the garlic and grate the ginger.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken strips in a single layer and sear without stirring for about 2 minutes to get a golden crust. Stir and cook until just cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
  4. Add the remaining oil to the same pan. Toss in the garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add broccoli, carrots, and bell pepper. Stir-fry for about 3 minutes until veggies are bright and still crisp. Add snap peas last, cooking for another minute.
  5. Return the chicken to the pan with the veggies. Pour the sauce over everything and stir well.
  6. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and veggies.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning with more soy sauce or vinegar if needed. Remove from heat and serve immediately over warm rice or noodles.

Notes

Use medium-high heat to keep veggies crisp and avoid burning the garlic. Slice ingredients uniformly for even cooking. Cornstarch slurry thickens the sauce nicely but can be omitted for a thinner sauce. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari. Maple syrup can replace honey if needed.

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