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Easy Honey Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry Recipe with Brown Rice and Snap Peas

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A quick and flavorful honey garlic chicken stir-fry served with brown rice and crisp snap peas, perfect for busy weeknights. This dish balances sweet and savory flavors with tender chicken and fresh vegetables.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup snap peas, trimmed
  • 1 medium bell pepper, thinly sliced (optional)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 cup brown rice, cooked
  • 1–2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
  • Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
  • Sliced green onions (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Rinse 1 cup brown rice under cold water. Combine with 2 ½ cups water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then lower heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 40-45 minutes until tender and water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, and cornstarch slurry. Set aside.
  3. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Mince garlic and grate ginger. Trim snap peas and slice bell pepper if using.
  4. Heat 1-2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken pieces in a single layer and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
  5. In the same pan, add more oil if needed. Stir-fry garlic and ginger for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add snap peas and bell pepper slices, stir-frying for 2-3 minutes until crisp-tender.
  6. Return chicken to the pan with vegetables. Pour the prepared sauce over everything. Stir constantly as the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and vegetables, about 2 minutes.
  7. Serve the honey garlic chicken stir-fry over warm brown rice. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions if desired.

Notes

Keep heat high enough for a quick sear but avoid burning garlic. Marinate chicken in half the sauce for 20 minutes for extra flavor if desired. Use tamari or coconut aminos for gluten-free option. Reheat leftovers gently with a splash of water to keep sauce moist.

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Keywords: honey garlic chicken, stir-fry, brown rice, snap peas, quick dinner, easy recipe, weeknight meal, healthy chicken stir-fry

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