Kid-Friendly Chicken and Veggie Stir Fry with Honey Garlic Sauce
A colorful quick stir fry combining tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a sweet honey garlic sauce perfect for kids. This Asian Fusion-inspired kid-friendly recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breast, olive oil, minced garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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 boneless skinless chicken breast
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup sliced bell peppers (red and yellow)
- 1/2 cup grated carrot
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 1 tsp, optional sesame seeds
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Instructions
- Step 1: Thinly slice 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast into bite-sized strips. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken strips and stir fry for 5-6 minutes until cooked through and lightly browned.
- Step 2: Add 4 minced garlic cloves to the chicken and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp honey, 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce, 1/4 cup water, and 1 tbsp cornstarch until smooth.
- Step 4: Add 2 cups broccoli florets, 1 cup sliced red and yellow bell peppers, and 1/2 cup grated carrot to the skillet. Pour the honey garlic sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Stir fry everything together for 4-5 minutes until the sauce thickens and the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Step 5: Serve the stir fry over 2 cups cooked jasmine rice, garnished with 1 tsp sesame seeds if desired.








