How long does it take to make this dish?

The total time to make the Easy Honey Garlic Chicken Stir Fry is 30 minutes.

What should I do to ensure the chicken is cooked properly?

Make sure the thickest piece of chicken reaches 165°F to ensure it is cooked through.

What type of pan should I use for cooking the chicken?

A large nonstick pan is recommended for sautéing the chicken.

Easy Honey Garlic Chicken Stir Fry

Name: Easy Honey Garlic Chicken Stir Fry
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1000 g boneless skinless chicken breast (about 2 to 2.5 lbs, cut into 1 inch chunks); 120 g cornstarch (1/2 cup for coating chicken and 2 Tbsp for sauce thickening); 240 ml filtered water (1 cup for sauce and 2 Tbsp for cornstarch slurry); 80 ml low sodium soy sauce (1/3 cup); 113 g honey (1/3 cup, or more to taste); 15 ml Sriracha sauce (1 to 2 Tbsp, to taste); 3 cloves garlic (1 Tbsp minced); 0 null sesame seeds (optional for garnish); 0 null chives (optional for garnish)

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Original video by Natashas Kitchen on YouTube5:56

About this recipe

This Easy Honey Garlic Chicken Stir Fry is a quick and delicious dish that brings the flavors of takeout right to your kitchen. It's sweet, sticky, and packed with flavor, making it a family favorite that’s sure to impress.

The best part? This recipe uses real chicken and a homemade sauce that you can customize to your taste, ensuring a healthier and tastier meal than what you’d find at a restaurant.

Ingredient notes

1000g of boneless skinless chicken breast is about 2 to 2.5 lbs, cut into 1 inch chunks.
Use 1/2 cup of cornstarch for coating the chicken and 2 tablespoons for thickening the sauce.
240ml of filtered water is needed: 1 cup for the sauce and 2 tablespoons for the cornstarch slurry.
80ml of low sodium soy sauce is equivalent to 1/3 cup.
113g of honey is about 1/3 cup, or you can add more to taste.

Tips from Natashas Kitchen’s video

To ensure even cooking, cut the chicken into roughly the same size pieces.
Coating the chicken in cornstarch helps the sauce stick without the need for extra breading.
If you want to speed up the cooking process, consider using two skillets to cook the chicken in batches.

Good to know

How long does it take to make this dish?: The total time to make the Easy Honey Garlic Chicken Stir Fry is 30 minutes.
What is the yield of this recipe?: This recipe yields 4 servings.
What should I do to ensure the chicken is cooked properly?: Make sure the thickest piece of chicken reaches 165°F to ensure it is cooked through.
What type of pan should I use for cooking the chicken?: A large nonstick pan is recommended for sautéing the chicken.

No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Natashas Kitchen: watch the original on YouTube.

The recipe

Serves 4 servingsTime 30 minutes

Ingredients

1000 g boneless skinless chicken breast — about 2 to 2.5 lbs, cut into 1 inch chunks
120 g cornstarch — 1/2 cup for coating chicken and 2 Tbsp for sauce thickening
240 ml filtered water — 1 cup for sauce and 2 Tbsp for cornstarch slurry
80 ml low sodium soy sauce — 1/3 cup
113 g honey — 1/3 cup, or more to taste
15 ml Sriracha sauce — 1 to 2 Tbsp, to taste
3 cloves garlic — 1 Tbsp minced
0 null sesame seeds — optional for garnish
0 null chives — optional for garnish

Steps

1
In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of water, 1/3 cup of low sodium soy sauce, 1/3 cup of honey, and 1 tablespoon of Sriracha sauce. Add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic.
2
Set the saucepan over medium heat and stir until the mixture comes to a boil.
3
In a separate dish, mix 2 tablespoons of cold water with 2 tablespoons of cornstarch until dissolved.
4
Pour the cornstarch slurry into the saucepan and stir until the sauce thickens. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer while you prepare the chicken.
5
Cut 2 to 2.5 lbs of boneless skinless chicken breast into 1 inch chunks and transfer to a large zip-top bag.
6
Add 1/2 cup of cornstarch to the bag, seal it, and toss until the chicken is evenly coated.
7
Heat a large nonstick pan over medium heat and lightly coat the bottom with oil.
8
Add the chicken in a single layer and sauté for a few minutes on each side until cooked through and lightly golden, about 5-7 minutes.
9
Once the thickest piece of chicken reaches 165°F, pour the sauce over the chicken and stir until well coated.
10
Serve the chicken over rice, garnished with sesame seeds and chives if desired.