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Honey Soy Chicken Stir Fry
This honey soy chicken stir fry is the perfect easy dinner for a busy week night! With plenty of tender chicken pieces and fresh vegetables all tossed in an easy sauce, dinner is ready in less than 30 minutes!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 249 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch pieces
- 2 teaspoons minced ginger
- 2 zucchini quartered and sliced
- 1 red bell pepper cored, seeded and cut into 1 inch pieces
- ¼ cup low sodium chicken broth
- ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons green onions sliced
- 1 pinch salt to taste
- 1 pinch pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the chicken to the pan in a single layer and cook until browned. You may need to work in batches.
- Add the ginger to the chicken and cook for 30 seconds more.
- Place the chicken mixture on a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
- Add the zucchini and red bell pepper to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes or until softened. Add the chicken back to the pan with the vegetables.
- In a bowl whisk together the chicken broth, honey and soy sauce.
- In a small bowl mix the cornstarch with a tablespoon of cold water.
- Pour the chicken broth mixture over the chicken and vegetables; cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the cornstarch and bring to a boil; cook for 1 more minute or until sauce has just started to thicken.
- Sprinkle with green onions and serve.
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Notes
- Tip: Make sure not to overcrowd the pan with chicken pieces as they will steam rather than sear.
Nutrition Information
Calories
249kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.04g
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
730mg
(30%)
Potassium
828mg
(24%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
1.192IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
58mg
(64%)
Calcium
32mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 249
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 249kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 730mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 828mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 1.192IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 58mg | 64% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.