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    Home » Recipes » Chicken » Honey Garlic Chicken Stir Fry

    Honey Garlic Chicken Stir Fry

    Published: Jun 17, 2022 · Updated: Oct 17, 2022 Written by Alicia · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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    This Honey Garlic Chicken Stir Fry is beyond flavorful and can be made in less than 30 minutes making it a great weeknight dinner! Bite-sized pieces of chicken and tender-crisp broccoli florets simmered in a sweet and salty sauce made of honey, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and toasted sesame oil.

    Plate of rice topped with honey garlic chicken stir fry with broccoli florets.

    You can never have too many stir fry chicken recipes. This healthy quick meal makes dinner a breeze. And, it's an easy dinner the whole family will love!

    This honey garlic chicken stir-fry recipe is super easy and can be customized to meet your family's needs. Want to use beef instead? Go right ahead! Prefer carrots over broccoli? Sounds great! Looking for more meat-free options and want to use tofu? Why not?!

    You also can add a bit of spice by adding some red pepper flakes to the stir fry sauce.

    Jump to:
    • What You'll Love!
    • Ingredients
    • Ingredient Notes
    • Step By Step Instructions
    • Tips & Tricks
    • What To Serve It With
    • Substitutions & Variations
    • Storage & Reheating
    • Other Chicken Recipes You'll Love!
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    What You'll Love!

    • The sweet and sticky honey garlic sauce is loved by adults and kids
    • Tender chicken and tender-crisp broccoli are the perfect hearty combo for a healthy dinner
    • Great for any night of the week. You can go from prep to eating in less than 30 minutes!

    Ingredients

    Ingredient Notes

    Chicken - Boneless skinless chicken breasts or chicken thighs will both work.

    Broccoli - Broccoli adds a nice crunch to the dish. You could also use carrots, bell peppers, snap peas, or any other veggie you like.

    Garlic and Ginger - Minced garlic and ginger add a lot of flavor to the sauce. I highly recommend using fresh garlic and fresh ginger and mincing them yourself for the best flavor.

    Honey - Balances out the saltiness of the soy sauce.

    Low Sodium Soy Sauce - I prefer to use low sodium soy sauce in my recipes. If you use regular soy sauce, know that your sauce may be too salty so I suggest adding it slowly and tasting it to know when enough has been added. You can substitute with coconut aminos if you prefer to stay soy-free.

    Cornstarch - Cornstarch is a thickening agent. Once the sauce simmers it will activate and produce a thicker sauce.

    Oil - The oil used in stir fry needs to have a high smoke point. Good options include canola oil, peanut oil, refined coconut oil, and grapeseed oil. Avoid oils with low smoke points, like olive oil.

    Step By Step Instructions

    Note: Full list of ingredients, their amounts, and instructions can be found in the recipe card below.

    Step 1:

    Two part grid showing the ingredients for the honey garlic sauce in a bowl and then the ingredients mixed together.

    In a small bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, minced ginger, honey, soy sauce, lime juice, toasted sesame oil, and corn starch. If you want the sauce to have a bit of spice, add ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes. Set aside.

    Step 2:

    Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

    Two part grid showing the sautéd chicken and the sautéd broccoli.

    Step 3:

    When the oil is hot, add the chicken in a single layer and begin sautéing. Stir the chicken once or twice until browned and mostly cooked through, about 4 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.

    Step 4:

    Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the hot pan and add the broccoli. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp, about 2 to 3 minutes.

    Two part grid showing the chicken and broccoli together in the pan and the chicken and broccoli in the honey garlic sauce.

    Step 5:

    Add the chicken back into the pan with the broccoli.

    Step 6:

    Pour in the sauce and allow it to simmer gently for 2 minutes. If it is bubbling too rapidly, turn the heat down to medium-low. Stir often to coat the chicken and broccoli and prevent the sauce from burning.

    Step 7:

    Enjoy!

    Up close shot of honey garlic chicken stir fry and broccoli.

    Tips & Tricks

    • The process of making a stir fry always goes fast. Have all of the ingredients ready before you start cooking to make the process easier and prevent overcooking or burning anything
    • If the sauce thickens too much, simply add a couple of tablespoons of water to thin it back out

    What To Serve It With

    • Steamed white rice
    • Steamed brown rice
    • Fried rice
    • Sautéed cauliflower rice
    • Steamed or fried dumplings
    • Noodles such as rice noodles, udon noodles, or soba noodles
    • Top the stir fry with sliced green onions and chopped peanuts

    Substitutions & Variations

    • Try other proteins like cubed steak, shrimp, or tofu
    • Add any fresh veggies you like. Carrots, snap peas, bell peppers, and water chestnuts are all great options
    • If you want to keep it low carb, serve the stir fry over cauliflower rice

    Storage & Reheating

    Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

    To reheat on the stove, add the leftovers to a pan with a tablespoon of water and heat over medium-low heat until warmed through.

    To reheat in the microwave, place the leftovers in a microwave-safe dish with a tablespoon of water. Cover with a damp towel or paper towel and heat in 20-second bursts until warmed through, stirring between each one.

    A plate of honey garlic chicken stir fry with broccoli next to the skill with the stir fry.

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    Plate of rice topped with honey garlic chicken and broccoli.

    Honey Garlic Chicken Stir Fry

    Alicia
    Bite-sized pieces of chicken and tender-crisp broccoli florets simmered in a sweet and salty sauce made of honey, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and toasted sesame oil.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Course Chicken, Main Course
    Servings 4 servings

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken cut into 1 inch cubes
    • 2 ½ cups broccoli florets cut into bite-sized pieces
    • 2 tablespoons oil divided
    • 4 large garlic cloves finely minced
    • 2 teaspoons fresh ginger finely minced
    • ½ cup honey
    • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
    • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
    • 1 teaspoon lime juice
    • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

    Instructions
     

    • In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. (see note #1)
    • In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic, ginger, honey, soy sauce, cornstarch, lime juice, and toasted sesame oil. (see note #2) Set aside.
    • Once the oil is hot, add the chicken in a single layer. Sauté, stirring once or twice, until lightly browned and mostly cooked through, about 4 minutes. Remove from the pan.
    • Add the remaining oil and the broccoli to the hot pan. Allow it to cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 to 3 minutes or until slightly browned.
    • Add the chicken back into the pan with the broccoli.
    • Pour the sauce into the pan. Allow it to simmer, stirring often, for 2 minutes. If the sauce is bubbling rapidly, reduce the heat to medium-low. (see note #3)
    • Serve immediately. (see note #4)

    Notes

    1. Use an oil with a high smoke point. Canola, peanut, and grapeseed oil are good options. 
    2. If you'd like the sauce to have a bit of spice, add ¼ teaspoon of red pepper flakes.
    3. If your sauce thickens too much, add a tablespoon of water at a time until it thins out to the consistency you'd like. 
    4. Ideas to serve with the stir fry
      1. Steamed white rice
      2. Steamed brown rice
      3. Fried rice
      4. Sautéed cauliflower rice
      5. Steamed or fried dumplings
      6. Noodles such as rice noodles, udon noodles, or soba noodles
      7. Top the stir fry with sliced green onions and chopped peanuts

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1servingCalories: 370kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 27gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 727mgPotassium: 695mgFiber: 2gSugar: 36gVitamin A: 389IUVitamin C: 54mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Sherye petry

      January 25, 2023 at 6:15 pm

      5 stars
      This was super easy and delicious.
      I added asparagus just because I wanted more veggies. The whole family loved it!! This is definitely a keeper!!

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      • Alicia

        January 26, 2023 at 9:20 am

        Asparagus sounds like a great addition! I'm glad you enjoyed the recipe!!

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