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Honey Garlic Chicken With Peppers & Onions

Honey Garlic Chicken With Peppers & Onions in 30 Minutes

This Honey Garlic Chicken With Peppers & Onions is a quick and delicious stir-fry that combines tender chicken with vibrant vegetables in a sweet sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium Yellow onion
  • 1 medium Red bell pepper
For the Sauce
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons Neutral oil avocado or vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup Honey or maple syrup for vegan option
  • 1/4 cup Low-sodium soy sauce or Tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons Ketchup low-sugar preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons Water for slurry
Optional Ingredients
  • 1 inch Fresh ginger grated
  • 2 tablespoons Scallions for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds or crushed peanuts
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red pepper flakes for heat

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Steps
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add a splash of neutral oil.
  2. Add the chicken pieces and sauté for 6–8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  3. In the same skillet, add more oil if necessary, then toss in sliced onion and red bell pepper.
  4. Sauté the vegetables for 4–5 minutes until softened.
  5. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Whisk together honey, soy sauce, ketchup, and vinegar until smooth to prepare the sauce.
  7. Make a cornstarch slurry by mixing cornstarch and water until smooth.
  8. Combine the sautéed vegetables with the sauce in the skillet and simmer.
  9. Add the cornstarch slurry and simmer until the sauce thickens.
  10. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss everything to coat.
  11. Serve over rice or noodles, garnished with scallions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Customize with different vegetables or protein to suit your taste.

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