Honey garlic chicken with broccoli is a fresh, easy, healthy, delicious, and quick recipe that is perfect for dinner any night of the week. Serve it over steamed rice or toss it with some noodles. It’s sure to be a family favorite!
Stir fry recipes are always a fan favorite. The fresh ingredients and quick cook time make them perfect for a busy weeknight or a casual and laid-back weekend dinner. The best part of this recipe is that you can add things to it too. It’s a great baseline recipe. Add more spice by adding extra chilis or freshly grated ginger and add extra crunch with peanuts or more fresh vegetables. The chicken can also be switched out for shrimp. However, the cooking time will also need to decrease if using shrimp.
Ingredients in Honey Garlic Chicken with Broccoli
This recipe is made with simple and fresh ingredients that are most likely in your pantry and refrigerator right now.
- Chicken (Boneless/skinless breasts or thighs)
- Sesame oil
- Cornstarch
- Soy sauce (or Tamari sauce)
- Garlic
- Honey
- Rice wine vinegar
- Crushed red pepper
- Toasted sesame seeds
- Green onion
- Rice or noodles (optional)
How to Make Honey Garlic Chicken with Broccoli
Marinated Chicken
In a large bowl, add the marinade ingredients and whisk to combine. Then, add the chicken to the bowl. Stir the chicken and the marinade together until evenly combined, Allow the mixture to sit in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes.
Honey Garlic Sauce
Stir together all the ingredients for the sauce and set aside.
Cooking and Assembly
Place a large saute pan or a wok over medium-high heat and heat the sesame oil until it just starts to smoke a bit.
Add the chicken and saute it for 5-7 minutes. (The chicken will not be cooked through entirely. The rest of the cooking process will occur later.) Add the broccoli to the pan and saute for about 2-3 minutes.
Pour the sauce over the chicken and broccoli, lower the heat to medium, and continue to stir. Simmer the mixture for 4-5 minutes to thicken the sauce making sure it coats the chicken and broccoli.
Remove from heat and serve over steamed rice. Top with sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Serve immediately.
Easy Peasy
Can you believe it? I under 40 minutes this healthy, hot, and delicious meal is ready. I love to serve honey garlic chicken with broccoli over steamed white or brown rice. However, you can toss it with some soba noodles or the noodles of your choice too. It’s also delicious on its own. I hope you enjoy this stir fry recipe as much as we do here on the farm.
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Honey Garlic Chicken with Broccoli
Honey garlic chicken with broccoli is a fresh, easy, healthy, delicious, and quick recipe that is perfect for dinner any night of the week. Serve it over steamed rice or toss it with some noodles. It's sure to be a family favorite!
Ingredients
Marinated Chicken
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs), cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Honey Garlic Sauce
- 1/2 cup honey
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1.5 teaspoons rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Remaining Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 12 ounces broccoli crowns, chopped
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 3-4 green onions, sliced
Instructions
Marinated Chicken
In a large bowl, add the marinade ingredients and whisk to combine. Then, add the chicken to the bowl. Stir the chicken and the marinade together until evenly combined, Allow the mixture to sit in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes.
Honey Garlic Sauce
Stir together all the ingredients for the sauce and set aside.
Cooking and Assembly
Place a large saute pan or a wok over medium-high heat and heat 2 tablespoons of sesame oil until it just starts to smoke a bit.
Add the chicken and saute it for 5-7 minutes. (The chicken will not be cooked through entirely. The rest of the cooking process will occur later.) Add the broccoli to the pan and saute for about 2-3 minutes.
Pour the sauce over the chicken and broccoli, lower the heat to medium and continue to stir. Simmer the mixture for 4-5 minutes to thicken the sauce making sure it coats the chicken and broccoli.
Remove from heat and serve over steamed rice. Top with sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Serve immediately.
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