Honey Garlic Chicken Stir Fry
A delicious and quick stir fry featuring tender chicken thighs coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, complemented by fresh vegetables. This dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner and can be served over rice or noodles for a satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp corn starch
- 2 tbsp Land O Lakes Spreadable Butter with Olive Oil and Sea Salt, divided
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced into half moons
- ½ cup chopped bell pepper
- ½ white onion, chopped
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tsp minced ginger
- ¼ tsp sesame seeds
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp chili garlic sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, and chili garlic sauce. Set aside.
- Prep the Chicken: In a medium bowl, combine chicken pieces with salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Toss with corn starch until evenly coated. Set aside.
- Stir Fry the Veggies: Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 1 tbsp of Land O Lakes Spreadable Butter with Olive Oil and Sea Salt. Stir fry zucchini, bell pepper, and onion until lightly charred and tender. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tbsp of butter with olive oil and sea salt, along with sesame oil, over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken until golden brown on all sides and cooked through. Add minced garlic and ginger, cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Combine and Finish: Pour in the prepared sauce, bring to a boil, stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens. Return the cooked vegetables to the skillet, toss to coat and heat through.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle sesame seeds over the dish and serve hot over rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg