Description
A quick and flavorful honey soy chicken stir fry loaded with vegetables, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 large head Broccoli florets, cut into small florets
- 2 medium Carrots, peeled and sliced
- 1 large Bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 1 medium Onion, sliced thinly
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Ginger, grated or minced
- 1/2 cup Low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup Honey
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
- Chopped green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by cutting it into bite-sized pieces and seasoning lightly with salt and pepper.
- Prepare the vegetables by washing and chopping them into appropriate sizes.
- Make the honey soy sauce by whisking together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and sesame oil, and preparing the cornstarch slurry in another bowl.
- Heat a wok or skillet over high heat and add vegetable oil until shimmering.
- Stir fry the chicken for 3-5 minutes until cooked through and lightly browned. Remove and set aside.
- Stir fry the sliced onions for 1-2 minutes and add garlic and ginger for another 30 seconds.
- Add broccoli, carrots, and bell pepper, stir frying for 5-7 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Combine the chicken with the vegetables and pour the honey soy sauce over them.
- Thicken the sauce by adding the cornstarch slurry and stirring until glossy.
- Simmer for another minute to meld the flavors.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving hot.
Notes
This dish can be easily customized with your favorite vegetables or proteins.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg