Chicken Stir Fry

4.0(39 reviews)

Honey-garlic chicken stir-fry — sweet-savory glaze on chicken with vegetables. Restaurant takeout favorite.

Prep Time

18 min

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Cook Time

15 min

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Servings

6

Calories

393 cal

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Chicken Stir Fry — homemade American healthy recipe with chicken, carrot, cabbage, 6 servings, ready in 33 minutes
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servings
  • Chicken750 g
  • Carrot1 ½ medium
  • Cabbage1 ½
  • Peas¾ cup
  • Spring Onion1 ½
  • Soy Sauce3 tbsp
  • Garlic4 ½ cloves
  • Ginger1 ½ tsp
  • Sesame Oil1 ½

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Ingredients

Makes 6 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust

  • Chicken750 g
  • Carrot1.5 medium
  • Cabbage1.5
  • Peas0.75 cup
  • Spring Onion1.5
  • Soy Sauce3 tbsp
  • Garlic4.5 cloves
  • Ginger1.5 tsp
  • Sesame Oil1.5

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cube 1.5 lb chicken breast. Toss with 1 tablespoon soy sauce + 1 teaspoon cornstarch.

  2. 2

    Make sauce: ¼ cup honey + ¼ cup soy sauce + 3 tablespoons rice vinegar + 2 minced garlic cloves + 1 tablespoon grated ginger + 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons cold water.

  3. 3

    Heat 2 tablespoons oil in wok over highest heat. Cook chicken 5-6 min until done. Set aside.

  4. 4

    Add another tablespoon oil. Stir-fry 3 cups mixed vegetables (broccoli, bell pepper, snap peas) 3 min.

  5. 5

    Return chicken. Pour sauce. Toss 60 seconds until sauce thickens and glazes everything.

  6. 6

    Off heat, sprinkle with sesame seeds, chopped scallions. Serve over rice.

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💡 Expert Tips

  • 1.Velvet chicken with cornstarch.
  • 2.Cornstarch in sauce for glaze.
  • 3.Maximum heat.
  • 4.Sauce coats, doesn't pool.

🔬 Why It Works

Honey-garlic stir-fry succeeds with the sweet-savory sauce balance and cornstarch-thickened glaze that clings to the chicken and vegetables. Kid-friendly and adult-pleasing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Best vegetables?
Broccoli, bell peppers, snap peas, carrots. Mix for color.
Best with?
Steamed jasmine rice. Or fried rice. Or noodles.
Vegan?
Substitute with tofu (pressed, cubed, pan-fried).
Make ahead?
Sauce keeps 1 week. Cook fresh.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving (recipe makes 6 servings)

Calories393kcal
Protein24g
Carbohydrates70g
Fat3g
Fiber9g
Sugar23g

* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.

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