How to Make Chicken Stir-Fry with Honey - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken stir-fry with honey is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. This recipe combines tender pieces of chicken with crisp vegetables and a sweet and savory honey sauce to create a flavorful and satisfying meal.

Stir-frying is a cooking technique that originated in China, and it involves quickly cooking ingredients in a hot pan or wok. This method is perfect for busy home cooks because it takes just a few minutes to cook the ingredients, an...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound green beans, trimmed
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 3 (5 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
  • ½ cup honey
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • 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

    289 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 36mg
    • Sodium: 489mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 34g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 26g
    • Protein: 17g
    • Vitamin C: 40mg
    • Calcium: 46mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 404mg