Sweet and Spicy Honey Garlic Chicken Stir Fry

Ingredients

For the Chicken:
- 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil

For the Sauce:
- ⅓ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

For the Vegetables:
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup snap peas
- 1 carrot, julienned

For Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 2 scallions, chopped

Instructions

1. Prepare the Sauce:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, cornstarch, and crushed red pepper flakes until cornstarch is fully dissolved.

2. Cook the Chicken:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the cubed chicken pieces in a single layer.
- Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the chicken is golden and cooked through, stirring occasionally. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.

3. Stir Fry the Vegetables:
- In the same skillet, add the bell pepper, broccoli, snap peas, and carrot.
- Stir fry the vegetables for 4-5 minutes until they are tender-crisp.

4. Combine and Finish:
- Reduce the heat to medium. Return the chicken to the skillet with the vegetables.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the stir fry mixture.
- Stir continuously for about 2-3 minutes until the sauce is thickened and everything is well-coated.

5. Garnish and Serve:
- Transfer the stir fry to a serving dish.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped scallions before serving.

Total Time

PT30M
30 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

Chicken Stir Fry, Honey Garlic Chicken, Sweet and Spicy Chicken, Quick Dinner, Easy Stir Fry, Asian Cuisine, Family Dinner, One Pan Meal, Healthy Dinner, Weeknight Dinner

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Approximately 1,200 calories for the entire dish

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