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Better-Than-Takeout Honey Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry

Better Than Takeout Honey Garlic Chicken

This Better-Than-Takeout Honey Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry is quick, flavorful, and healthier than takeout, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb Boneless, skinless chicken thighs Cut into bite-sized pieces
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1 tbsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch For chicken
For the Stir-Fry & Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable oil Divided
  • 2 tsp Sesame oil Divided
  • 1 Medium zucchini Sliced
  • 1/2 cup Chopped bell pepper Any color
  • 1/2 White onion Chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tsp Ginger Minced
  • 1/3 cup Honey
  • 1/4 cup Low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup Chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp Rice vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes Adjust to taste
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch For sauce

Equipment

  • Wok
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife
  • mixing bowl
  • skillet

Method
 

How to Make Better-Than-Takeout Stir-Fry
  1. Season the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then toss with 1 tbsp cornstarch for a tender bite.
  2. Whisk together honey, soy sauce, broth, rice vinegar, 1 tsp sesame oil, and red pepper flakes for the luscious sauce.
  3. Sauté vegetables like zucchini, bell pepper, and onion in oil until tender-crisp, then set aside.
  4. Sear the seasoned chicken in the same pan until browned, then add garlic and ginger until fragrant.
  5. Simmer the prepared sauce with the chicken until it begins to thicken beautifully.
  6. Combine the sautéed vegetables back into the pan, tossing them to coat in the glossy honey garlic sauce.
  7. Cook for one final minute until everything is heated through and wonderfully glossy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 32gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Optional: Serve with sesame seeds and green onions for extra flair.

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