Honey chicken stir fry is a beloved dish that combines the sweet and savory flavors of honey and soy sauce with tender chicken and crisp vegetables. Its popularity stems from its versatility - it can be easily customized to suit your preferences, making it a great option for busy weeknights or special occasions. Whether you prefer a classic honey chicken stir fry or are looking for a more unique twist on this classic dish, this article will provide you with the knowledge and inspiration to create a delicious, authentic honey chicken stir fry that will satisfy your cravings.
Here are our top 16 tried and tested recipes!
HONEY CHICKEN STIR-FRY
I'm a new mom, and my schedule is very dependent upon our young son, so I like meals that can be ready in as little time as possible. This all-in-one chicken stir fry recipe with a hint of sweetness from honey is a big time-saver. -Caroline Sperry, Allentown, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 455mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
HONEY-GINGER CHICKEN STIR-FRY
When I was first married, we didn't have a working oven or grill, so I had to use the stovetop for everything. After a few months of the same thing, I needed some new ideas and developed this simple chicken stir-fry. I make half of it when we're home alone and can easily double it for company. -April Walcher, Hutchinson, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the honey, soy sauce, lemon juice and ginger; set aside. , Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry chicken in oil for 3-4 minutes or until lightly browned. Add vegetables and water chestnuts; stir-fry 3-4 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender. , Stir honey mixture and stir into chicken mixture. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until heated through and chicken is no longer pink. Serve with rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 420 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 554mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 29g protein.
HONEY-GARLIC CHICKEN STIR-FRY
Honey-garlic chicken stir-fry--yeah, it's that good!
Provided by Alisa Provost
Time 30m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oil in a wok over medium heat. Add chicken and garlic, and season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir until chicken is browned, about 5 minutes. Add honey and 1 tablespoon soy sauce; stir to coat chicken. Transfer chicken to a plate, leaving juices in the wok.
- Add frozen vegetables, mushrooms, and remaining soy sauce to the wok. Cook and stir over medium heat until vegetables are crisp on the outside and tender on the inside, about 7 minutes.
- Stir chicken back into the wok and cook until no longer pink in the centers and sauce has reduced, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, stir water and rice together in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover and cook in the microwave on high until water is fully absorbed, about 5 minutes.
- Serve chicken and vegetables over hot rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 548.1 calories, Carbohydrate 88 g, Cholesterol 51.7 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 8.7 g, Protein 30.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 864 mg, Sugar 14.3 g
CHICKEN HONEY NUT STIR FRY
A simple yet elegant chicken dish, stir fried with carrots, celery and an orange honey sauce. This recipe is from The WEBB Cooks, articles and recipes by Robyn Webb, courtesy of the American Diabetes Association. Preparation time: 20 minutes
Provided by Robyn Webb
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat 1 teaspoon of the oil in a wok over high heat. Add the carrots and celery and stir fry for 3 minutes. Add remaining 1 teaspoon oil, then add the chicken and stir fry for 5 more minutes.
- In a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch into the orange juice. Mix in the soy sauce, honey and ginger. Add this sauce to the wok and cook over medium heat until thickened. Top with the cashews and green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.6 calories, Carbohydrate 12.9 g, Cholesterol 69.3 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 27.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 529.3 mg, Sugar 7.4 g
HONEY-NUT CHICKEN STIR-FRY
In Roswell, Georgia, Tammi McDonald combines honey, ginger and orange juice in a delightful sauce for sliced carrots, celery and strips of tender chicken. She tops off her delicious stir-fry with chopped peanuts for a fun crunch.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients until smooth; set aside. In a nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry celery and carrots in 2 teaspoons oil until crisp-tender. Remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, stir-fry chicken in remaining oil until no longer pink. , Return vegetables to the pan. Stir orange juice mixture and gradually add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Sprinkle with nuts. Serve with rice if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 348 calories, Fat 11g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 636mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CHICKEN HONEY NUT STIR FRY
I got this recipe from an online recipe exchange. It's soooooo good!!!! You can use whatever vegies you'd like in this. Serve over hot rice.
Provided by Charmie777
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 45m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cut chicken into thin strips and set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine orange juice, honey, soy sauce, cornstarch and ginger; mix well.
- Heat 1 Tablespoon oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
- Add all vegetables except pea pods.
- Stir fry about 3 minutes, or until vegies are as done as you like.
- Remove vegies and set aside.
- Pour remaining oil into skillet.
- Add chicken; stir fry about 3 minutes.
- Return vegies to skillet; add sauce mixture, pea pods and nuts.
- Cook and stir over medium high heat until sauce is thickened.
- Serve over hot rice.
SPICY HONEY-MUSTARD CHICKEN STIR-FRY
Peanut butter, lime juice, Dijon mustard and cayenne pepper boost the flavor in this tangy chicken dish from our Test Kitchen. Served with or without rice, it's a satisfying supper.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a blender or food processor, combine the first 10 ingredients; cover and process until smooth. In a large nonstick skillet, stir-fry chicken in 1 teaspoon hot oil for 5-7 minutes or until juices run clear. Remove chicken and keep warm. In the same skillet, stir-fry vegetables in remaining hot oil until crisp-tender. Return chicken to pan. Stir sauce and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Serve over rice if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 398mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
HONEY NUT PORK OR CHICKEN STIR-FRY
Entered for safe-keeping. From "Favorite Brand Name Best Loved Chinese Recipes and More", originated from National Honey Board. U.S. family-style recipe.
Provided by KateL
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 25m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cut pork into thin strips; set aside.
- Combine orange juice, honey, soy sauce, cornstarch and ginger in small bowl; mix well.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add carrots and celery; stir-fry about 3 minutes. Remove vegetables; set aside.
- Add remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil into skillet.
- Add meat; stir-fry about 3 minutes.
- Return vegetables to skillet; add sauce mixture and nuts.
- Cook and stir over medium-high heat until sauce comes to a boil and thickens.
- Serve over rice.
HONEY GINGER CHICKEN STIR-FRY
Make and share this Honey Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry recipe from Food.com.
Provided by dicentra
Categories Chicken
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the honey, soy sauce, lemon juice and garlic. Set aside.
- Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, stir fry chicken in oil until lightly browned. Add the vegetables and water chestnuts; stir-fry 3-4 minutes longer until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Stir honey mixture and stir into chicken mixture. Cook 3-5 minutes or until heated through and chicken juices run clear. Serve with the hot rice.
HONEY GLAZED CHICKEN STIR FRY
Make and share this Honey Glazed Chicken Stir Fry recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Sueie
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cut chicken into cubes, set aside.
- In a small bowl combine honey, vinegar, juice, soy sauce and cornflour, set aside.
- Put oil in wok or large skillet.
- Preheat over medium heat.
- Stir vegetables until crisp-tender.
- Remove vegetables from wok.
- Add chicken to hot wok, (more oil if necessary).
- Stir fry for 3- 4 minutes or until cooked.
- Push chicken to side of wok, add sauce.
- Cook and stir until thick and bubbly.
- Return cooked vegetables to wok and stir all ingredients together to coat.
- Cook and stir another minute or until heated through.
- Serve over rice.
CHICKEN STIR-FRY WITH HONEY
This delicious, easy-to-make stir-fry is a staple in my home. It gets finished every single time I make it. If you don't have the vegetables I use, use whatever you have in the house! Serve hot over rice, or by itself.
Provided by newcook89
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place green beans in a medium pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes; drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken; cook until no longer pink and just starting to brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Add remaining olive oil to the skillet and reheat. Add onion and garlic; saute for 2 minutes. Add mushrooms and bell pepper; cook for 3 minutes. Return chicken to the skillet and pour in honey; toss to coat.
- Mix soy sauce and cornstarch in a small bowl. Add to the skillet and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until sauce has thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Carefully add green beans; mix well.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.9 calories, Carbohydrate 34.4 g, Cholesterol 36.4 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 16.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 489.3 mg, Sugar 26.2 g
CAMPBELL'S® HONEY GARLIC CHICKEN STIR-FRY
Chicken breast and vegetables are coated in a delicious honey garlic sauce -- quick and easy for busy weeknights!
Provided by Campbell's Canada
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a medium pot, combine 2 1/2 cups (625 mL) broth with rice. Bring to a simmer; reduce heat, cover, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until the broth is absorbed. Fluff with a fork, cover, and keep warm.
- In a small bowl, whisk together remaining broth, honey, soy sauce, and cornstarch; set aside.
- In a large non-stick skillet heat oil over medium-high, saute chicken 3 to 5 minutes, until no pink remains. Add broccoli, carrot, and red onion; stir-fry 3 to 5 minutes, or until tender.
- Whisk broth mixture. Add to skillet and bring to a simmer. Cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring frequently, or until sauce thickens. Serve with prepared white rice.
HONEY-CITRUS CHICKEN STIR-FRY
This is so quick, so healthy, and I literally had ALL the pantry ingredients on hand. If you keep chicken breasts in the freezer and OJ in the fridge, you've probably got all the stuff. You could use pre-sliced veggies to make this really fast. Be aware that this makes a very scant four servings (you may need to up the ingredients accordingly). (EDIT 11/07 - After the first review, I noticed I goofed on the ingredients. It has since been corrected.)
Provided by KissKiss
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- To make the sauce, in a bowl mix honey, apple cider vinegar, orange juice, soy sauce, and cornstarch. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large wok or skillet. Add veggies and cook until tender-crisp (about 3 or 4 minutes). Remove veggies from wok.
- Add more oil if needed before adding chicken. Cook chicken for 3 or 4 minutes, or until no longer pink.
- Push the chicken to the sides of the pan and pour the sauce into the center (give the sauce a quick mix before doing this).
- Allow the sauce to bubble and thicken, while gently stirring. Then return the veggies to the pan and cook until heated through and all ingredients are coated with glaze.
- Serve over rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 628.3, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 49.3, Sodium 635.4, Carbohydrate 103.2, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 13.4, Protein 31
CHICKEN HONEY NUT STIR FRY
Steps:
- Cut chicken in thin strips and set aside. In small bowl combine orange juice, honey, soy sauce, corn starch and ginger. Mix Well Heat 1 tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add carrot and celery-stir fry about 3 min.. Remove vegetables and set aside. Pour remaining oil in skillet and add chicken. Stir fry about 3 min.. Return vegetables to skillet and add sauce mixture and nuts. Cook and stir over medium heat until sauce is thickened. Serve over hot rice. Makes 4 to 6 servings. Weight watchers- 11 - for full recipe
HONEY-MUSTARD CHICKEN STIR-FRY
Make and share this Honey-Mustard Chicken Stir-Fry recipe from Food.com.
Provided by SweetySJD
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a food processor, combine first 10 ingredients; process until smooth.
- In a large skillet, stir-fry chicken in 1 tsp hot oil 5-7 minutes until juices run clear. Remove chicken and keep warm.
- In the same skillet stir-fry vegetables in 1 tsp hot oil until crisp-tender. Add chicken to pan and bring to a boil. Cook and stir 1-2 minutes until thick.
- Serve over rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.2, Fat 12.1, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 72.6, Sodium 450.6, Carbohydrate 11.7, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 8, Protein 28.3
GINGER HONEY CHICKEN STIR FRY
This recipe uses breaded chicken. I suggest Recipe #466587 for the chicken. This is a tasty stir fry that uses one seasonal ingredient so its it can be a seasonal dish. It can serve 2-4 people depending on the amount of bread chicken pieces used. I use 8-11 pieces per person. This recipe can be doubled.
Provided by King Jay II
Categories Hunan
Time 19m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Combine the Honey, Teriyaki, Vinegar, Sake, Sesame Oil, Juice from the Meyer Lemon, Sugar, grated Garlic and 1 inch grated Ginger in a bowl. Mix thouroughly.
- Heat the Peanut oil in a wok on medium high. Add the Onions and reduce the heat to medium. Cook for a minute and add the chopped garlic and 1/2 inch Ginger. Cook for 2 minutes and then add the colored bell pepper and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Next increase the heat to med. high and stir fry for another minute.
- Now add the chicken pieces and stir fry for another minute. Increase the heat to high and then add the Honey sauce. Cook for another minute or two.
- Add the chopped Onion greens to the dish. Serve hot from the wok .
- Serve over rice. Sprinkle roasted sesame seeds over serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 496.8, Fat 17.1, SaturatedFat 2.8, Sodium 1388.8, Carbohydrate 87.2, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 81.6, Protein 3.6
Tips for Making the Best Honey Chicken Stir Fry:
- Tenderize the Chicken: Before cooking, partially freeze the chicken then slice against the grain into thin strips. This technique helps the chicken absorb the marinade and become extra tender.
- Use a Quality Honey: Choose a raw, unfiltered honey for the best flavor and health benefits. Avoid honey blends or honey that has been heavily processed.
- Whisk the Sauce Ingredients: To prevent clumping, whisk the honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic together in a bowl until well combined.
- Marinate the Chicken: Place the chicken strips in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
- Cook the Chicken in Batches: To prevent overcrowding the pan and ensure even cooking, cook the chicken in batches. This will help maintain the stir-fry's texture and prevent the chicken from steaming.
- Use a High-Heat Cooking Method: Use a well-seasoned wok or large skillet over high heat to quickly sear the chicken and vegetables. This will create a nice caramelization and prevent the ingredients from becoming soggy.
- Add the Sauce at the End: To maintain the crispy texture of the chicken and vegetables, add the honey sauce towards the end of the cooking process. Stir-fry for a minute or two to evenly coat the ingredients.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle the honey chicken stir-fry with sesame seeds, chopped scallions, or cilantro for added flavor and color. Serve immediately over rice or noodles.
Conclusion:
Honey chicken stir-fry is a versatile and delicious dish that can be easily customized to your preferences. By following these tips, you can create a restaurant-quality honey chicken stir-fry that is bursting with flavor and texture. Whether you are a seasoned home cook or just starting out, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends. So gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's get cooking!
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