Honey Citrus Chicken Stir Fry
Bursting with vibrant flavors and colors, this Honey Citrus Chicken Stir Fry is a quick and wholesome weeknight dinner that delivers a delightful balance of sweet, tangy, and savory notes. Tender, golden chicken breast is paired with a rainbow of crisp-tender vegetables like bell peppers, broccoli, and carrots, then coated in a luscious sauce made from fresh orange and lemon juice, honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. This easy stir fry recipe, ready in just 30 minutes, is thickened to perfection with a cornstarch slurry and garnished with green onions and sesame seeds for a restaurant-quality finish. Serve it over steamed rice or noodles for a satisfying and nutritious meal that's sure to impress the whole family. Perfect for meal prep and packed with fresh ingredients, this dish is a must-try for anyone craving bold flavors with minimal effort.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Chicken breast, boneless and skinless
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 cup Orange juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
- 2 teaspoons Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 2 medium Bell peppers, sliced (red, yellow, or green)
- 2 cups Broccoli florets
- 1 large Carrot, julienned
- 2 stalks Green onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, orange juice, lemon juice, minced garlic, and grated ginger to create the sauce base.
In a separate small bowl or cup, mix the cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Set this aside for later use.
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken to the skillet and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes, or until the pieces are fully cooked and golden. Remove the chicken and set it aside.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet, followed by the bell peppers, broccoli florets, and julienned carrot.
Stir-fry the vegetables for 4-5 minutes, or until they become tender but still slightly crisp.
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables.
Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet and toss everything to coat evenly.
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then stir in the cornstarch slurry. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens and glazes the chicken and vegetables.
Remove the skillet from heat and garnish the dish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.
Serve the Honey Citrus Chicken Stir Fry hot over steamed rice or noodles, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1447 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.6 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.5 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 386 mg | 129% | |
| Sodium | 2183 mg | 95% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 104.8 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.7 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 71.3 g | ||
| Protein | 158.0 g | 316% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 288 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 9.3 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 2713 mg | 58% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
