Honey-Garlic Chicken Stir Fry with Colorful Veggies
A quick and vibrant chicken stir fry featuring tender chicken breast, broccoli, bell peppers, and a sweet honey-garlic sauce, perfect for a wholesome family dinner. This asian-inspired chicken ready in about 25 minutes pairs chicken breast, broccoli florets, red bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, 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
- 1 lb, thinly sliced chicken breast
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 medium, sliced into strips red bell pepper
- 1 large, julienned carrot
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp dissolved in 2 tbsp water cornstarch
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 sliced for garnish green onions
- 1 tsp for garnish sesame seeds
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb thinly sliced chicken breast and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until cooked through and lightly browned. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Step 2: In the same skillet, add remaining 1 tbsp vegetable oil. Add 3 cloves minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 3: Add 2 cups broccoli florets, 1 medium sliced red bell pepper, and 1 large julienned carrot. Stir fry for 5 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Step 4: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp honey, 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tsp cornstarch dissolved in 2 tbsp water.
- Step 5: Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens and coats everything evenly, about 2 minutes.
- Step 6: Garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tsp sesame seeds before serving with steamed rice or noodles.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Honey-Garlic Chicken Stir Fry with Colorful Veggies take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Honey-Garlic Chicken Stir Fry with Colorful Veggies?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep chicken breast from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Honey-Garlic Chicken Stir Fry with Colorful Veggies?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Honey-Garlic Chicken Stir Fry with Colorful Veggies for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Honey-Garlic Chicken Stir Fry with Colorful Veggies?
Asian chicken like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
