Description
A delightful dish combining tender chicken and fresh vegetables in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 medium zucchini, chopped
- 3 large carrots, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet or wok, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken pieces and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic, zucchini, and carrots to the skillet. Stir-fry for an additional 5-7 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- In a small bowl, mix honey and soy sauce, then pour over the chicken and vegetables. Stir well to coat everything evenly.
- Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve hot with sesame seeds sprinkled on top, if desired.
Notes
You can customize this stir-fry by adding favorite vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli. For a spicier version, incorporate red pepper flakes or sriracha.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken stir-fry, honey garlic chicken, easy dinner recipes