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Honey Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry

Delicious Honey Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry in 30 Minutes

Savor tender chicken and vibrant veggies in this quick Honey Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs Can substitute with chicken breast
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil Can use olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil Optional
For the Veggies
  • 1 cup Zucchini Can substitute with broccoli or bell peppers
  • 1 cup Chopped Bell Pepper
  • 1 medium White Onion Can use yellow onion
For the Sauce
  • 3 cloves Garlic Freshly minced
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Freshly grated
  • 1/3 cup Honey Maple syrup is a vegan alternative
  • 1/4 cup Low-Sodium Soy Sauce Use tamari for gluten-free
  • 1/2 cup Chicken Broth Vegetable broth can be used
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar Apple cider vinegar can be used
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Adjust to taste

Equipment

  • large skillet or wok

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces. Toss with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cornstarch. Let marinate.
  2. Whisk together minced garlic, ginger, honey, soy sauce, chicken broth, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes in a separate bowl. Set aside.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add vegetable oil and sesame oil. Stir-fry zucchini, bell pepper, and onion for 3-4 minutes. Set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add marinated chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes until browned and cooked through. Add garlic and ginger from sauce mixture for the last minute.
  5. Pour sauce over chicken and simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
  6. Return veggies to skillet, stir to combine, and cook for another 2 minutes until heated through.
  7. Serve over rice, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is meal prep-friendly and best enjoyed fresh. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

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