Honey Chicken Stir-Fry
Savory, a little sweet, and packed with vegetables and protein
TIME: 30 min | SERVINGS: 4
Ingredients
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water
3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 package (16 ounces) frozen broccoli stir-fry vegetable blend
Hot cooked rice, optional
Directions
Mix cornstarch and water until smooth. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat; stir-fry chicken and garlic 1 minute
Add honey, soy sauce, salt and pepper; cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink, 2-3 minutes. Remove from pan.
In same pan, stir-fry vegetable blend in remaining oil just until tender, 4-5 minutes.
Return chicken to pan. Stir cornstarch mixture and add to pan; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until thickened, about 1 minute. Serve with rice if desired
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