Honey Garlic Chicken Stir Fry is a quick, flavorful weeknight meal packed with tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a glossy sweet-savory sauce. It comes together in one pan in under 25 minutes. Perfect for serving over rice or noodles. Better than takeout and easy to customize.
Serve it over rice or noodles for a fast, satisfying meal your whole family will love.
Ingredients include: chicken, honey, garlic, soy sauce, mixed vegetables, and simple pantry staples.
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Ingredients
For the Chicken & Veggies:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (broccoli, bell peppers, carrots, snap peas)
- 2 tbsp oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Honey Garlic Sauce:
- ⅓ cup honey
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp. water (slurry)
Garnish (optional):
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped green onions
Instructions
- Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken and cook 5–7 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove to a plate.
- In the same pan, add vegetables and stir fry 3–4 minutes until crisp-tender.
- In a small bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, oyster sauce, garlic, and vinegar.
- Return chicken to the pan and pour in the sauce.
- Stir and cook 2–3 minutes. Add cornstarch slurry and cook until sauce thickens.
- Toss everything to coat well. Garnish and serve hot.
Tips & Variations
- Use chicken thighs for juicier texture.
- Add chili flakes or sriracha for heat.
- Swap honey with maple syrup or brown sugar.
- Try with shrimp, beef strips, or tofu.
- Add cashews or peanuts for crunch.
