Description
A quick and wholesome one-pan dish combining tender chicken glazed in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce with vibrant, crisp vegetables. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe is both healthy and flavorful, offering a harmonious balance of textures and colors in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
Vegetables
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup snap peas
Sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons cold water
Other
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or sesame oil
- Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
- Optional: fresh herbs like parsley or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and chop the vegetables so they cook evenly. Mince the fresh garlic to maximize its aroma during cooking.
- Make the honey garlic sauce: In a small bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and the cornstarch slurry (cornstarch dissolved in cold water) to create a smooth sauce that will thicken as it cooks.
- Cook the chicken: Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden and mostly cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Sauté the vegetables: In the same pan, add more oil if needed and stir-fry the bell peppers, broccoli, and snap peas for 4-5 minutes until they are tender-crisp, retaining a fresh texture.
- Combine and simmer: Return the chicken to the pan, pour the honey garlic sauce over the chicken and vegetables, and cook together for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and evenly coats everything.
- Finish and serve: Stir the dish to ensure an even coating of sauce, then remove from heat. Garnish as desired and serve hot with your choice of sides such as jasmine rice or noodles.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for the best aroma and flavor; avoid pre-minced garlic.
- Don’t overcook the vegetables to keep them crisp and nutrient-rich.
- Mix cornstarch with cold water before adding to avoid lumps in the sauce.
- Let the chicken rest covered for a few minutes after cooking to keep it juicy.
- Taste and adjust the sweetness of the sauce early to get the perfect balance between honey and soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg