Description
This Honey Garlic Chicken Stir Fry is a quick, easy, and delicious one-skillet meal perfect for busy weeknights. It features tender chicken breast pieces and crisp broccoli tossed in a flavorful honey garlic sauce that comes together in less than 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons oil, divided
- 2 cups broccoli
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce Ingredients
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
Seasoning and Garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sesame seeds for garnish, if desired
Instructions
- Sauté Broccoli: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the broccoli and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and caramelized, about 4-5 minutes. Remove broccoli from the skillet and set aside.
- Cook Chicken: Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the same skillet. To get crispy, caramelized chicken, cook chicken pieces in two batches. Add chicken to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through. Add minced garlic during the last minute of cooking and sauté until fragrant.
- Prepare Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the low sodium soy sauce, water, honey, and sesame oil.
- Combine and Thicken: Return the broccoli to the skillet with the cooked chicken. Pour the sauce over the ingredients. In another small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 1 tablespoon cold water until smooth. Slowly whisk the cornstarch mixture into the skillet. Simmer the sauce, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 1-2 minutes.
- Season and Serve: Season the stir fry with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- Cooking chicken in batches helps to achieve a nice caramelized texture.
- Low sodium soy sauce is used to control saltiness—adjust seasoning if you use regular soy sauce.
- Serve over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- Feel free to swap broccoli for other vegetables like snap peas or bell peppers.
- The sauce can be thickened more by adding extra cornstarch slurry if desired.
