Spicy Honey Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry

A zesty and sweet chicken stir-fry featuring honey and garlic, blended with fresh vegetables for a delicious meal.

NewPublished Feb 18, 2026
Prep Time20 min
Cook Time25 min
Total45 min
Servings4
DifficultyEasy

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Spicy Honey Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry served in a bowl.

Ingredients

Servings4

Yields 4 servings

  • (1 lb) boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • (3 tbsp) honey
  • (3 tbsp) soy sauce
  • (2 tbsp) rice vinegar
  • (2 tbsp) vegetable oil
  • (1) bell pepper, sliced
  • (1) onion, sliced
  • (2 cloves) garlic, minced
  • (1 tsp) fresh ginger, minced
  • (1 -2) red chili peppers, sliced (adjust for spice)
  • (2 cups) broccoli florets
  • (1/4 cups) green onions, chopped
  • (1 tbsp) sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a small bowl, mix together (3 tbsp) honey, (3 tbsp) soy sauce, and (2 tbsp) rice vinegar to prepare the sauce.

  2. 2

    In a large skillet, heat (2 tbsp) vegetable oil over medium-high heat.

  3. 3

    Add the (1 lb) chicken thighs to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

  4. 4

    In the same skillet, add the (1) sliced bell pepper, (1) sliced onion, (2 cloves) minced garlic, (1 tsp) minced ginger, and (1 -2) sliced red chili peppers. Stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.

  5. 5

    Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and pour the sauce over the mixture. Stir well to combine and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through and coated in the sauce.

  6. 6

    Add (2 cups) broccoli florets to the skillet and stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until the broccoli is tender yet still crunchy.

  7. 7

    Remove from heat and top with (1/4 cup) chopped green onions and (1 tbsp) sesame seeds before serving.

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