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The Ultimate 30-Minute Honey Garlic Chicken Stir Fry: Sticky, Sweet, and Ready for Weeknights

Close-up of crispy chicken pieces coated in glaze, mixed with bright broccoli, carrots, and red peppers in a honey garlic chicken stir fry.
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Create a delicious, family-friendly weeknight dinner in just 30 minutes. This recipe delivers tender chicken coated in a sticky, sweet, and savory honey garlic sauce, mixed with crisp vegetables for a satisfying homemade takeout experience.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 carrot, thinly sliced
  • 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 water
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil (for finishing)
  • Cooked rice or noodles, for serving

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, toss the cut chicken pieces with cornstarch until lightly coated. Set aside.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
  3. Add the broccoli, bell pepper, and carrots to the same skillet. Stir fry for 4-5 minutes until the vegetables are crisp-tender. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  4. While the vegetables cook, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using) in a small bowl.
  5. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables.
  6. Bring the sauce to a simmer. In a separate small cup, mix the 1 tablespoon of water with 1 teaspoon of cornstarch (this is a slurry). Pour the slurry into the simmering sauce and stir constantly until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy, about 1 minute.
  7. Remove the skillet from the heat. Drizzle with sesame oil and toss everything together to coat evenly.
  8. Serve immediately over rice or noodles.

Notes

  • For extra juicy chicken, use chicken thighs instead of breasts.
  • If you prefer a thicker glaze, increase the cornstarch in the slurry to 1.5 teaspoons.
  • Add other quick-cooking vegetables like snap peas or mushrooms for variety.

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