Honey Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry

Honey Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry is a delicious blend of tender chicken and vibrant vegetables, all coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. This quick and healthy dish is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.

Honey Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry
25 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
American
380 kcal

Ingredients

  • Chicken breast - 300 grams, sliced
  • Broccoli florets - 150 grams
  • Bell pepper (red or yellow) - 1 medium, sliced
  • Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
  • Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
  • Honey - 2 tablespoons
  • Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
  • Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
  • Cornstarch - 1 teaspoon
  • Water - 2 tablespoons
  • Salt - to taste
  • Black pepper - to taste
  • Sesame seeds - for garnish (optional)

Steps

  1. In a small bowl, mix the honey, soy sauce, cornstarch, and water to create the stir-fry sauce. Set it aside.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the sliced chicken to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook for about 5-7 minutes until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
  4. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Add the broccoli, bell pepper, and carrot to the skillet and stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
  6. Pour the honey garlic sauce over the chicken and vegetables, stirring well to coat everything evenly. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  7. Remove from heat and serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds if desired.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 380
  • Protein: 35 g
  • Carbs: 30 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Sugar: 10 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg
  • Cholesterol: 80 mg
  • Total Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
  • Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

  • High in protein, which supports muscle building and repair.
  • Contains a variety of vegetables, providing essential vitamins and minerals.

Tags

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