This honey garlic chicken stir fry recipe is full of chicken, broccoli and carrots, all coated in the easiest sweet and savory sauce. A healthier dinner option that the whole family will love!
So it seems like stir fries have kind of become my thing. It wasn’t something I set out to do, but my stir fry recipes tend to be some of the most popular recipes on my site!
Today I’ve got a honey garlic chickenversion that’s quick, healthy and incredibly easy to make! I love that you can customize the meat and veggies exactly to your liking, and the honey garlic chicken sauce only has 4 ingredients, how can you go wrong with that?
How do you make chicken stir fry?
To make chicken stir fry, you’ll need boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into cubes, broccoli, carrots, soy sauce, honey and garlic.
Cook the vegetables in a hot pan, then remove the vegetables and add diced chicken breast and minced garlic. When the chicken is cooked through, add the vegetables back into the pan.
Whisk together chicken broth, soy sauce, honey and corn starch, then pour over the chicken and vegetables. Simmer for a few minutes then enjoy!
How do you cook chicken for stir fry?
The best way to cook chicken for stir fry is to season it with salt and pepper, then sear it in oil in a hot pan until browned and cooked through. Be careful not to overcrowd your pan; if you add too much meat at once, the chicken will steam instead of brown.
Honey garlic chicken variations
You can use whatever vegetables you like here, I typically go with carrots and broccoli because that’s what my family prefers. Other great options are
- mushrooms
- bell peppers
- onions
- snow peas
- green beans
- asparagus
What kind of sauce do you put in a stir fry?
Most stir fry sauces are made with soy sauce, garlic, and other seasonings such as sesame oil, ginger, rice vinegar, chicken broth or chili sauce. One important component of stir fry sauce is a thickening agent, such as cornstarch. A thicker sauce will cling better to your chicken and vegetables.
This recipe is written for garlic lovers with 4 cloves of garlic in the dish. If you prefer you can cut that amount down to 2-3 cloves and it’ll still be delicious. Serve your honey garlic chicken over rice for a quick meal that’s sure to please the whole family.
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Honey Garlic Chicken Stir Fry Video
Honey Garlic Chicken Stir Fry
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon vegetable oil divided use
- 1 cup thinly sliced peeled carrots
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth or water
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the broccoli and carrots and cook for approximately 4 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
- Remove the vegetables from the pan; place them on a plate and cover.
- Wipe the pan clean with a paper towel and turn the heat to high.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of oil.
- Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper and add them to the pan in a single layer - you may need to do this step in batches. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add the garlic to the pan and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the vegetables back to the pan and cook for 2 more minutes or until the vegetables are warmed through.
- In a bowl whisk together the chicken broth, honey and soy sauce.
- In a small bowl mix the cornstarch with a tablespoon of cold water.
- Pour the soy sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables; cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the cornstarch and bring to a boil; cook for 1 more minute or until sauce has just started to thicken.
- Serve immediately, with rice if desired.
Carrie says
This recipe was fantastic! I couldn’t get my sauce to thicken so used a bit more cornstarch and left it on the heat for a few extra minutes, but otherwise was perfect as written. Kids and husband loved it, will definitely make it agai . Thanks!!
Sara says
So glad to hear it was a hit, I appreciate you coming back to comment!
Michael says
I love to cook and try new recipes. This was really good and super quick. I will use fresh broccoli next time. I really should have known. My wife loved it. Thanks tons.
Sara says
So happy to hear you enjoyed it, thank you for reporting back!
Julio Salinas says
Question: I cook on Saturdays for the whole week, divide and put into glass containers in the freezer. Safe way to reheat in the microwave, please
Sara says
I’d thaw the containers in the fridge overnight before you reheat in the microwave!
Jess says
Are the nutrition facts per serving size? Recipe was really tasty
Sara says
Yes per serving!
Heather says
Could this mad in an instapot? If so when are the veggies added and for how long?
Sara says
It can be made in an Instant Pot, I’d cook it on manual pressure for 10 minutes!
Cindy says
I made this tonight and it was awesome! Super easy … I used broccoli, mushrooms and peppers added 1/2 cup more broth and an extra teaspoon of corn starch. Love recipes like this that you can use whatever’s in the fridge! This is a keeper!
Sara says
So glad you enjoyed it, thanks for reporting back!
Jet says
It was really delicious, easy and versatile. I added some minced ginger with the garlic. Thanks!
Sara says
So happy to hear you enjoyed it, thanks for reporting back!
CNR says
This was SO good! I doubled the sauce (do this with pretty much every recipe, since my bf always wants extra sauce) and used broccoli, snow peas, carrots, and onions. I seriously thought my bf was going to lick his plate, haha!! I’ll probably be making this again before the week is out!
Sara says
So glad to hear you enjoyed it, thanks for reporting back!
HeppCat says
Amazing flavor! Even my picky 8 year old asked if I could make it again. That alone is worth 40 stars 🙂 added water chestnuts and some ramen noodles, absolutely delicious
Sara says
So glad you enjoyed it, thanks for reporting back!
Loraine says
This is the only stir fry recipe that. I have died that was really good. Thank you, my whole family loved it.
Suzanne says
Thanks for the recipe! It looks so yummy! I can’t wait to try it out tonight!
BillieJo says
I made this and added snow peas, and red/green peppers. It was absolutely amazing!!
Sara says
So glad to hear you enjoyed it!
Tami says
Recipe was awesome! I doubled the recipe and added mushrooms! Served on top of cauliflower rice. YUM! No leftovers!
Don Cornelius says
Love this recipe I made one change I smoked my chicken for 2 hours on my smoker then I cut them into 1″ squares and cooked them with the veggies hmmm delicious
Lila Barlow says
I don’t use fresh garlic …could I use garlic powder and how much ?
Sara says
I’d try 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder!
Lauren says
Made this for dinner tonight and it was the best stir fry I’ve ever had! I doubled the recipe because I have a bigger family but other than that, I stuck the the recipe and didn’t change a thing. My 3 year old even had seconds!
Emily says
This was really good. I added zucchini and red onion. Instead of sou we used coconut aminos. Next time I think I’m going to marinate the chicken with the sauce, then reserve to add back in or make more. Also would add crushed red pepper as well.
Pamela Lefler says
The first comment out of my husband’s mouth after taking a few bites was, “This is my new favorite dinner.” Sooo delicious!!! Excited to try different variations, tonight I followed it exactly. Water chestnuts, snow peas, so many great ideas. Next time, I too will make a double batch.
THANK YOU for sharing. I’m a fan.