Chicken and Veggie Stir-Fry with Honey-Ginger Sauce
Tender chicken breast strips stir-fried with colorful vegetables in a sweet and tangy honey-ginger sauce, great for a healthy kid-friendly dinner. This Asian-inspired kid-friendly recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breast, carrot, red bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 12 oz (340g), thinly sliced boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 medium, julienned carrot
- 1 small, thinly sliced red bell pepper
- 1 cup (100g) snap peas
- 2, sliced green onions
- 1 tbsp, finely grated fresh ginger
- 2, minced garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp honey
- 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp dissolved in 2 tbsp water cornstarch
- 1/4 cup (60ml) water
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp honey, 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tsp cornstarch dissolved in 2 tbsp water. Set aside.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 12 oz thinly sliced boneless skinless chicken breast and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until chicken is cooked through and lightly browned.
- Step 3: Add 1 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger and 2 minced garlic cloves to the skillet. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 4: Add 1 medium julienned carrot, 1 small thinly sliced red bell pepper, and 1 cup snap peas. Stir-fry with chicken for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Step 5: Pour the prepared honey-ginger sauce and 1/4 cup water into the skillet. Stir constantly for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the chicken and vegetables.
- Step 6: Remove from heat and sprinkle with 2 sliced green onions. Serve immediately with steamed rice if desired.









