Description
A delicious and quick Honey Garlic Chicken Stir Fry featuring tender chicken thighs cooked to perfection with vibrant snap peas, bell pepper, and carrots, all coated in a flavorful honey garlic sauce with a hint of spice. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, this stir fry balances sweet, savory, and spicy notes for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Sauce
- ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon ginger root (grated)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Sambal Oelek
Chicken
- 1 ½ pounds chicken thighs (cut into 1 inch pieces)
- â…“ cup corn starch
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Vegetables
- 8 ounces snap peas
- 1 red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
- 1 large carrot (peeled and thinly sliced into coins)
Other
- 2 tablespoons refined avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the low sodium soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, and Sambal Oelek until well combined. Set the sauce aside to let the flavors meld.
- Coat the Chicken: In a separate bowl, toss the chicken thigh pieces with cornstarch, kosher salt, and black pepper until each piece is fully coated. This coating will help create a slight crust and thicken the sauce later.
- Cook the Vegetables: Heat one tablespoon of refined avocado oil in a sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the thinly sliced red bell pepper and snap peas. Stir frequently as you cook, allowing the vegetables to brown lightly and blister, about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the vegetables from the pan and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Add the other tablespoon of avocado oil to the same pan. Adjust the heat as needed; it should be hot enough to brown the chicken but not so hot that it burns. To avoid overcrowding, cook the chicken in two batches if necessary. Cook each batch for 3 to 4 minutes per side until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown.
- Combine and Sauce: Return the cooked vegetables to the pan with the chicken. Pour the prepared honey garlic sauce over everything. Stir well, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan, and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens and fully coats the chicken and vegetables.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired, and serve the stir fry over rice or your preferred side dish for a complete meal.
Notes
- For a spicier version, increase the amount of Sambal Oelek or add red pepper flakes.
- Use chicken breast if preferred, but cooking times may vary slightly.
- Feel free to substitute vegetables such as broccoli, zucchini, or mushrooms based on availability.
- Serve over steamed jasmine rice, brown rice, or noodles for a filling meal.
- To make the dish gluten-free, be sure to use tamari or a gluten-free soy sauce.
