How to Make Honey Garlic Chicken Stir Fry
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For the Chicken and Vegetables:
- Chicken breasts: 500g about 1.1 lbs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and pepper: To taste for seasoning the chicken
- Cornstarch: 2 tablespoons for coating the chicken
- Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons for stir-frying
- Broccoli florets: 2 cups fresh or frozen
- Carrot: 1 large sliced thinly
- Bell pepper: 1 sliced into thin strips (any color)
- Green onions: 2-3 chopped for garnish
For the Honey Garlic Sauce:
- Garlic: 4 cloves minced
- Honey: 1/3 cup
- Soy sauce: 1/4 cup low sodium preferred
- Water: 1/4 cup
- Sesame oil: 1 teaspoon
- Cornstarch: 1 tablespoon mixed with 2 tablespoons water to make a slurry
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken:
- Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper, then toss them with 2 tablespoons of cornstarch until they are well coated.
Cook the Chicken:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan, and stir-fry until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Stir-Fry the Vegetables:
- In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of oil if needed. Add the broccoli, carrot, and bell pepper. Stir-fry for a few minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
Make the Honey Garlic Sauce:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic, honey, soy sauce, water, and sesame oil. Pour this mixture into the skillet with the vegetables. Bring to a simmer.
Thicken the Sauce:
- Stir the cornstarch slurry into the skillet. Continue cooking for a few minutes until the sauce has thickened.
Combine Chicken and Vegetables:
- Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet. Toss everything together until the chicken and vegetables are well coated with the sauce.
Serve:
- Sprinkle chopped green onions over the top for garnish. Serve the honey garlic chicken stir-fry hot over a bed of steamed rice or noodles.