Healthy Honey Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry

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This healthy Honey Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry is just the perfect combination of flavors and textures. You can never go wrong with a stir-fry, especially one that’s this good. It takes less than 30 minutes to make, and you’ll only have to clean one pan — so it’s perfect for weeknight dinners. This delicious recipe is so healthy with only clean ingredients, lots of nutritious seasonal veggies, and a homemade soy-free stir-fry sauce.

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This is one of my all-time favorite recipes… Even my hubby approves, because it’s one of his favorites, too. He doesn’t even like broccoli — and this recipe has a ton of broccoli. Win-win right there!

Stir-Fry’s are super versatile. You can practically throw in any type of your favorite seasonal vegetables and simply cook in order of the veggie that takes the longest. In this case, the carrots and snap peas went in first because they usually take a little bit longer to soften.

I only use clean, whole food ingredients in my recipes and try to make them as simple and seasonal as possible.

I just love the combination of flavors in this recipe. It’s got a delicious umami (savory) flavor with a hint of sweetness from the honey.

In additional to its incredible flavor, I also love this stir-fry recipe because it is:

• • Easy: using only one skillet and simple whole food ingredients that are readily available to almost everyone.
  • Healthy: good source of fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. The garlic and ginger in the stir-fry sauce totally amps up the wellness benefits.
  • Make ahead:  you can prep the veggies, chicken, and stir-fry sauce ahead of time, so you can easily throw it all in a skillet and enjoy!
  • Freezer friendly:  surprisingly, this stir-fry freezes and reheats very well for a quick and easy savory breakfast, lunch, or dinner!
  • Enjoyed by everyone! it’s a recipe the whole family will enjoy!

WHAT WILL YOU NEED FOR THIS DELICIOUS STIR-FRY RECIPE?

You will need some kind of large skillet to cook the stir-fry in. I recommend staying away from nonstick cookware and using a clean non-toxic option instead like this cast iron skillet.

You will need just a few simple whole food ingredients. Feel free to be creative and use what you have.

FOR THE SAUCE

• • Coconut Aminos: I love coconut aminos. It is a soy sauce alternative. Trust me, it doesn’t taste like coconut. You probably won’t even notice the difference other than the fact that it’s way less salty. You can find organic coconut aminos here.
  • Sesame oil or avocado oil: I like to use a bit of toasted sesame oil in the sauce for a traditional Asian flavor. But if you don’t want to use that, you can definitely sub avocado oil instead. I personally wouldn’t use olive oil in this recipe, because I feel like the flavors wouldn’t go well. Definitely stay away from canola and vegetable oils. Those are a big no-no. 🙂
  • Local Honey: The sweetness from the honey helps to balance out the flavors, but you could leave it out. If you can’t find local honey, you can find organic honey here.
  • Fresh garlic and ginger: Man… These two ingredients right here are the stars of the show. SO. GOOD. I mean, you coulllllld leave them out, but… It’s just so good and brings a ton of flavor!
  • Arrowroot or cornstarch: I used arrowroot starch to thicken the sauce, but you can use organic non-GMO cornstarch if that’s what you have.

FOR THE STIR-FRY

• Chicken: Two chicken breasts are needed for this recipe, but you could use chicken thighs, beef, ground meat, or go meatless. I highly recommend finding certified organic chicken for the cleanest and most nutritious meat. If you want to sub beef for the chicken, go right ahead. You could even use ground meat, or go meatless if you’d like.
• Broccoli: You can either use fresh broccoli (about 1-2 large heads, cut into florets) or frozen broccoli (about 2 1/2 cups) for this recipe.
• Carrots: I cut my carrots in very thin diagonal slices. The thinner the better, because it will take less time to cook.
• Red onion: White, yellow, or sweet onion works as well. If you use white or yellow onion, you might want to use a bit less, depending on your preference.
• Snap peas: You could also use snow peas! They are both great, I just prefer stringless snap peas.
• Mushrooms: I love the flavor of baby bella (cremini) mushrooms in stir-fry recipes. But any of your favorite mushrooms will do. You could also use frozen shrooms.

Check out your local farmers market for seasonal organic veggies! It just turned over to fall here, so these ingredients are in abundance right now. You could also try Amazon Fresh with a free 30 day trial!

WHAT SHOULD I SERVE WITH THIS STIR-FRY?

• Serve the stir-fry on it’s own.
• Serve over fresh-cooked or meal prepped rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice.
• Garnish with sliced fresh spring onion, chopped cilantro, avocado, or sesame seeds.
• Enjoy with a raw side salad.
• A savory mushroom broth would go well as a side dish or appetizer.

CAN I MAKE THIS AHEAD OF TIME FOR THE WEEK?

Absolutely! Cook up a batch and store in an airtight container and enjoy for up to three days in the fridge. You can also freeze to keep longer!

Down in the recipe card you can use a button in the right-hand corner to double or triple the recipe.

HOW LONG WILL THIS STIR-FRY LAST?

It will last about 3 days in the fridge in an airtight container.

HERE IS HOW TO FREEZE COOKED STIR-FRYS:

• • Allow the stir-fry to cool down to room temperature.
  • Transfer stir-fry into an airtight container or freezer-friendly mason jar and freeze for up to two months.
  • To heat, simply warm to your desired temperature.

CREATE-YOUR-OWN VARIATIONS:

Want to customize this stir-fry recipe?  Feel free to be creative and use what you have:

• Use a different protein: Chicken thigh, flank steak, or ground beef would all be good in this stir-fry.
• Use different seasonal veggies: If you have bell peppers, zucchini, and green beans, or other veggies, feel free to use those! Just make sure to cook the veggies in the order that takes the longest to cook.
• Add crunchy nuts: Feel free to add in some crunchy peanuts, almonds, or other nuts for a crunchy variation to your stir-fry.
• Make it vegetarian or vegan: Stir-fry’s are totally great vegetarian and veganized! You could use tofu, tempeh, edamame, or just stick with the veggies!
• Make it Keto: For the stir-fry sauce, you can omit the honey, and use almond flour instead of arrowroot to thicken. As for the vegetables, depending on how strict you are on Keto, you can use less carrot or exchange for a different vegetable of your choice. You can serve over a bed of cauliflower rice and add avocado on top for more healthy fats.

IS THIS RECIPE OK FOR CLEAN EATING?

This is a great clean eating recipe! All of the ingredients are one ingredient whole foods. I recommend buying certified organic ingredients to avoid any toxins that are found in conventional foods. Learn more about why organic is better here.

RELATED: How to Eat Organic Healthy Food on a Budget

COST OF THIS RECIPE

Here is the cost breakdown of this recipe. Of course price differences will vary depending on location and other factors.

Note: All of the ingredients below were certified organic.

• Chicken Breasts – $6.00
• Red Onion – $0.50
• Broccoli – $1.15
• Carrots – $0.20
• Snap Peas – $1.50
• Mushrooms – $0.50
• Coconut Aminos – $1.00
• Sesame Oil – $0.25
• Honey – $0.50
• Garlic – $0.30
• Ginger – $0.25

Approximate full recipe cost: $12.15. Approximate cost per serving: $3.04.  🙌🎉 

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