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Garlic Chicken Stir Fry

A quick and flavorful Garlic Chicken Stir Fry with fresh vegetables, garlic, and a savory sauce, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb Chicken breast or thighs Use whatever is on sale
  • 5 cloves Fresh garlic More than you think for flavor
  • 2 cups Mixed vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, broccoli) Use whatever you like
For the Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Soy sauce Adjust to taste as it's salty
  • 1 tbsp Honey
  • 1 tsp Sriracha Add more for extra spice
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch Thickens the sauce
  • 1 tbsp Sesame oil Optional for flavor
For Serving
  • 4 cups Cooked rice or noodles Can substitute for any preferred starch

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Heat a large pan or wok over high heat with a bit of oil.
  2. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and add to the pan. Stir until cooked through and golden brown.
  3. Add minced garlic to the chicken when it's nearly cooked and stir briefly to avoid burning.
  4. Add vegetables to the pan and stir-fry until just crisp.
  5. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, sriracha, cornstarch, and a splash of water to make the sauce.
  6. Pour the sauce over the stir-fry and mix well, allowing it to thicken for a minute.
  7. Serve the stir fry over cooked rice or noodles.

Notes

Don't overcrowd the pan to ensure crispness. Leftovers are great cold in salads. Try using different vegetables based on what you have on hand.