Honey Garlic Chicken Stir Fry
Delicious honey garlic chicken stir fry with chicken and vegetables, cooked to perfection and tossed in a sweet and savory sauce.
Equipment
- Large pan
Ingredients
Cooking Oil and Chicken
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil divided use
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil for sautéing
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch pieces
Vegetables
- 1 cup thinly sliced peeled carrots
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 4 cloves garlic minced
Sauce Ingredients
- ¼ cup low sodium chicken broth or water
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the broccoli and carrots and cook for approximately 4 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
- Remove the vegetables from the pan; place them on a plate and cover.
- Wipe the pan clean with a paper towel and turn the heat to high.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of oil.
- Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper and add them to the pan in a single layer; cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add the garlic to the pan and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the vegetables back to the pan and cook for 2 more minutes or until the vegetables are warmed through.
- In a bowl whisk together the chicken broth, honey and soy sauce.
- In a small bowl mix the cornstarch with a tablespoon of cold water.
- Pour the soy sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables; cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the cornstarch and bring to a boil; cook for 1 more minute or until sauce has just started to thicken.
- Serve immediately, with rice if desired.
Notes
Cut your vegetables into similar sized pieces for even cooking. Slice carrots very thin to cook quickly. Use low sodium chicken broth and soy sauce to control salt content.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 263kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 29gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 990mgFiber: 3gSugar: 17g
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