Honey-Garlic Chicken Stir Fry
Lightly browned garlic and a honey glaze -- what's not to like? This class Cantonese-style dish is a crowd-pleaser you'll want to make again and again.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp honey
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch
- 2 Tbsp cooking oil
- 1 Tbsp ginger crushed and chopped
- 3 cloves garlic crushed and chopped
- 1 medium carrot, roll-cut into ½-inch pieces
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 medium onion cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup broccoli florets cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 red (or orange, or yellow) pepper cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 scallions cut into 1-inch pieces
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, and cornstarch. Set aside.
- In a wok, or large skillet, over high heat, heat the cooking oil until it shimmers.
- Add the ginger, garlic, carrot, and chicken, and stir-fry for 1 minute.
- Add the onion and stir-fry for 1 minute.
- Add the broccoli and stir-fry for 1 minute.
- Add the soy sauce mixture, and stir until a glaze forms.
- Garnish with the scallions and serve over steamed rice.
Notes
Change it up: This recipe is mild enough that the flavors of other vegetables can come through easily. Mild Chinese cabbages such as bok choy and napa work well when added near the end so they stay crunchy.