Description
Savor the taste of tender chicken pieces tossed in a luscious honey garlic sauce, ready in just 15 minutes! This vibrant stir-fry is perfect for busy weeknights, combining sweet and savory flavors with fresh vegetables. Easy to customize based on your pantry, this dish will leave you craving more. Impress your family or guests with this delightful meal that’s both quick to prepare and bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, broccoli, snap peas)
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Slice chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince garlic.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook briefly to avoid burning.
- Pour in honey and soy sauce, mixing until well-coated and bubbly.
- Add mixed vegetables and stir-fry for an additional 3-5 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Garnish with sesame seeds before serving over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Swap chicken for tofu or shrimp for a different protein. Feel free to include any leftover veggies you have on hand for added nutrition. For a gluten-free version, substitute tamari for soy sauce.