Easy Honey Garlic Chicken Stir Fry with Broccoli

This quick and easy stir-fried honey garlic chicken with broccoli is a better-than-takeout meal you’ll want to make again and again!

The sauce's sweet and savory flavor comes from the mix of orange juice, soy sauce, garlic, honey, and ginger.

This all-in-one main dish is packed with flavor and ready in no time. Perfect for meal prep or a tasty weeknight meal.

We all know how hectic weeknight meals can be, especially when feeding a family.

So, when you find a delicious dinner recipe that is also easy to make, you want to share it! This honey garlic chicken recipe checks all the boxes.

If you love easy chicken recipes, you may also like this peanut chicken stir fry and this chicken vegetable stir fry.

WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS HONEY GARLIC CHICKEN

• Quick & Easy - Ready in 35 minutes or less, this one-pan meal is perfect for busy weeknights when you need a delicious dinner fast. 
• Better Than Takeout - With tender chicken, crisp broccoli, and a sticky-sweet garlic sauce, this dish tastes just like your favorite takeout - but healthier and homemade!
• Sweet and savory Perfection—The combination of honey, garlic, soy sauce, and a hint of ginger creates an irresistible balanced flavor.
• Healthy & Wholesome - Made with simple, real ingredients, this meal is naturally packed with protein, fiber, and flavor - without all the extra oil and sodium from takeout.
• Family-Friendly - Even picky eaters will love this dish! The sweet honey glaze makes it a hit with kids and adults alike.

Kitchen Tools

• Large Skillet with Steamer Basket

Ingredients: 

For the chicken: 

• 4 breasts or boneless, skinless chicken thighs  
• 2 tablespoon sesame oil or vegetable oil 
• 2 tablespoon cornstarch 
• 2-3 cups broccoli florets  
• Salt and black pepper (to taste) 
• Green onion for serving 

For the sauce: 

• 2 tablespoon honey 
• ¼ cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred) 
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil or vegetable oil 
• 2 tablespoon orange juice 
• 2 garlic cloves, minced 
• 1 teaspoon ginger grated 
• 1 tablespoon ketchup 
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (black and white) 
• Salt and pepper to taste 

Other: 

• A half lemon 
• Green onion 

HOW TO MAKE HONEY GARLIC CHICKEN

Prepare the ingredients: 

• Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces. 
• Rinse and drain the broccoli florets. 

Make the sauce: 

• Add the sesame oil, garlic, honey, soya sauce, orange juice, ketchup, sesame seeds, ginger, salt, and pepper to taste in a medium-sized bowl. Mix well until all ingredients are combined. Set aside.  

Prepare the broccoli: 

• Use a steamer basket and steam the broccoli for 10-12 minutes. 

Note: If you don't have a steamer basket, steam the broccoli in a pot of boiling water for 7-10 minutes or until tender.  

Cook the chicken 

• Heat 2 tablespoons of sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. 
• Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and cornstarch. Mix well.  

• Add the chicken to the skillet until golden brown and fully cooked (about 5-7 minutes). 
• Pour half of the sauce over the chicken and cook for 6-7 minutes.

• Then add the remaining sauce and cook for 3-4 minutes. Turn off the heat. 
• Add the broccoli to the chicken and stir gently. 

• Add salt and pepper if needed. 
• Add more sesame seeds if needed and squeeze a lemon.  

• Sprinkle with chopped green onion.
• Serve and enjoy!

That's all there is to it! A hearty and filling dinner that the entire family will look forward to.

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