Honey-Garlic Chicken Stir Fry with Colorful Veggies

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-06 · Updated 2026-08-06

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 recipe, 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

1. 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.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add remaining 1 tbsp vegetable oil. Add 3 cloves minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Step 5: Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens and coats everything evenly, about 2 minutes.
6. Step 6: Garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tsp sesame seeds before serving with steamed rice or noodles.