Description
Sizzling honey garlic chicken stir fry delivers an irresistible dance of sweet and savory Asian-inspired flavors. Crispy chicken pieces glazed with golden honey and aromatic garlic promise a quick, delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
Vegetables:
- 2 cups (200 g) broccoli florets
- 1 bell pepper (red, yellow, or green), sliced
- 1 carrot, thinly sliced
- 1 cup (100 g) snap peas or snow peas
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce and Coating Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (60 ml) soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- ¼ cup (60 ml) water
- Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
- Green onions (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Thoroughly coat chicken with cornstarch, ensuring each piece is completely and evenly dusted, which helps create a crispy exterior during cooking.
- Heat a large wok or skillet over high flame, allowing the surface to become extremely hot before adding oil to prevent sticking and promote proper searing.
- Sauté chicken pieces in batches, creating a golden-brown crust by allowing each piece to rest undisturbed for several moments before gently turning.
- Remove chicken and set aside, then quickly stir-fry minced garlic in the same pan until fragrant and lightly golden, releasing its aromatic essence.
- Introduce sliced vegetables into the pan, tossing rapidly to maintain their vibrant color and crisp texture while preventing overcooking.
- Combine honey, soy sauce, and additional seasonings in a small bowl, whisking to create a glossy, well-integrated sauce that will coat the ingredients.
- Return chicken to the pan, drizzle the prepared sauce over the ingredients, and gently toss to ensure every morsel is thoroughly and evenly glazed.
- Continue cooking for an additional minute or two, allowing the sauce to caramelize slightly and intensify the overall flavor profile of the dish.
- Transfer the stir-fry to a serving platter, garnishing with optional chopped green onions or sesame seeds for added visual appeal and subtle crunch.
Notes
- Ensure chicken pieces are uniformly coated with cornstarch for a crispy, golden exterior that locks in moisture and creates a beautiful texture.
- Use high heat when stir-frying to achieve a quick sear that prevents chicken from becoming tough or rubbery, maintaining its tender juiciness.
- Slice chicken against the grain into similar-sized pieces to guarantee even cooking and consistent tenderness throughout the dish.
- Substitute cornstarch with arrowroot powder for a gluten-free alternative that provides the same crispy coating and thickening properties.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg