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Easy Honey Garlic Chicken and Veggies

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A quick and healthy weeknight recipe featuring juicy chicken and tender-crisp veggies coated in a sticky-sweet honey garlic sauce. Perfect for busy evenings and balanced meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 3 tablespoons honey (raw or organic preferred)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water (optional, for thickening)
  • 1 cup broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
  • 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup snap peas or green beans (fresh preferred)
  • Optional: sliced green onions or sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces, mince garlic, and chop all veggies as described.
  2. Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and vinegar until well combined. Set aside.
  3. Cook the chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces in a single layer, season with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown on one side, about 3-4 minutes, then flip and cook another 3-4 minutes until cooked through. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
  4. Sauté the veggies: In the same skillet, add more oil if needed. Toss in carrots and broccoli first, sauté for 2 minutes, then add bell pepper and snap peas. Cook until veggies are tender-crisp and vibrant, about 3 more minutes.
  5. Combine and simmer: Return chicken to the pan with veggies. Pour the honey garlic sauce over everything, stirring to coat. If desired, stir in the cornstarch slurry. Lower heat and simmer gently until sauce thickens and coats all ingredients.
  6. Final touches: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt or pepper if needed. Garnish with sliced green onions or sesame seeds.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking chicken to ensure a good sear. Add garlic to the sauce instead of cooking it separately to avoid bitterness. Start sautéing veggies that take longer first. Use cornstarch slurry for a thicker sauce. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos. Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 3 days and freeze well in portions.

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