Honey Garlic Chicken with Broccoli
A quick and flavorful stir-fry made with tender chicken, crisp broccoli, and a sweet-savory honey garlic sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights and ready in just 25 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 3 to 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
- 500 g chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken, season with salt and black pepper, and cook for 5–7 minutes until cooked through and lightly golden.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in soy sauce, honey, and oyster sauce. Stir to coat the chicken.
- Add broccoli florets and ¼ cup water. Cover and steam for 2–3 minutes until broccoli is tender-crisp.
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
- Remove from heat and serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.
Notes
- Chicken thighs can be used for a juicier texture.
- Add extra vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas.
- Reduce honey to 1½ tbsp for a less sweet version.
- For spice, add chili flakes or hot sauce.
- Double the sauce if serving over rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
