Garlic Glazed Chicken

Here’s a flavorful, easy weeknight recipe for Garlic Glazed Chicken Stir Fry with Crisp Vegetables — savory, slightly sweet, and packed with texture.

🥢 Garlic Glazed Chicken Stir Fry with Crisp Vegetables

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)

For the Chicken:

• 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, sliced thin

• 1 tbsp cornstarch

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp oil (vegetable or avocado)

For the Vegetables (mix & match):

• 1 red bell pepper, sliced

• 1 cup broccoli florets

• 1 cup snap peas

• 1 carrot, thinly sliced

• ½ cup sliced mushrooms

• 3 green onions, chopped

For the Garlic Glaze:

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce

• 2 tbsp honey (or brown sugar)

• 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional but recommended)

• 1 tsp sesame oil

• ½ cup chicken broth or water

• 1 tsp cornstarch (for thickening)

• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prep the Chicken
   Toss sliced chicken with 1 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp cornstarch. Let sit for 10–15 minutes.

2. Make the Sauce
   In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, oyster sauce, sesame oil, broth, cornstarch, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.

3. Cook the Chicken
   Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
   Cook chicken in a single layer for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

4. Stir Fry the Vegetables
   In the same pan, add a little more oil if needed.
   Add broccoli and carrots first (they take longer), cook 2–3 minutes.
   Add remaining vegetables and stir fry another 2–3 minutes. Keep them slightly crisp.

5. Add Garlic & Glaze
   Add minced garlic and sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.
   Return chicken to the pan.
   Pour in the sauce and cook 2–3 minutes, stirring, until thickened and glossy.

6. Finish & Serve
   Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
   Serve hot over rice, noodles, or cauliflower rice.

🔥 Tips for Perfect Stir Fry

• Slice chicken thinly against the grain for tenderness.

• Don’t overcrowd the pan — cook in batches if needed.

• Keep heat high to maintain crisp vegetables.

• Prep everything before cooking — stir fry moves fast!