Description
Savor the mouthwatering fusion of tender chicken, vibrant veggies, and the sweet touch of honey in this quick and delightful Chicken & Veggie Honey Stir Fry. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this dish transforms simple ingredients into a stunning meal that bursts with flavor. With its vivid colors and irresistible aroma, you’ll find it hard to resist going back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), chopped
- 1 cup fresh broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons pure honey
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger (optional)
- red pepper flakes to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping all vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and ginger; sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Mix in bell peppers and broccoli; cook until vibrant yet tender-crisp, about 4-5 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, cornstarch mixture, and red pepper flakes if using. Pour over the chicken and veggies; stir well to combine.
- Simmer for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Serve hot over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg