Honey Chicken Stir Fry

Okay, this is one of my favorite go-to meals. It cooks quick (especially if you don't have to defrost the chicken!) and it is incredibly tasty! Believe me, I worked 10 hours today, got home around 6pm and we are done and the kids are cleaning up now at 7, this meal is quick, and PLUS, you probably have most of the ingredients at home!

A note on chicken: frozen chicken breasts are HUGE! They are more than a good portion of chicken. I will cook two regular breasts and half them before serving, or my favorite option - I buy the bag of frozen chicken breast tenderloins! The family doesn't seem to notice a difference. We all are getting a more reasonable portion and its much easier when you just need a small amount!

Honey Chicken Stir Fry (from Taste of Home, Comfort Food Diet)
Makes 4 servings
1 c. stir fry mixture without rice = 243 calories
Points Plus Values: 6


Ingredients:
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 garlic clove, minced (we buy the "jar o' garlic" at Target, it keeps well in the fridge and is much quicker!)
3 tsp olive oil, divided
3 tbsp honey
2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
1/8 tsp salt (I just shake it in!)
1/8 tsp pepper (same)
1 package (16 oz) frozen broccoli stir-fry vegetable blend (I have used other blends, this may change PPV)
2 tsp corn starch
1 tbsp cold water

Serve over hot cooked rice.

In a large, non stick skillet, stir fry chicken and garlic in 2 tsp oil.

I warm the garlic and oil first.

Cook the chicken until juices run clear!

Add honey, soy sauce, salt and pepper. Cook and stir until chicken is lightly browned. Remove and keep warm.

In the same pan, stir fry the vegetables in remaining oil for 4-5 minutes or until tender.

Return chicken to the pan and stir to coat. Combine corn starch and water until smooth, gradually stir into chicken mixture.

Bring to a boil, cook and stir (yes, Ive said stir a million times, but it IS STIR fry!) for one minute or until thickened. If you like a thicker sauce, add more corn starch and water mixture, but only a little and wait to see results - the mix needs to boil or get pretty hot before you notice a change! However, depending on the "ice" on your veggies, the sauce may be watery.

YUM! Serve over rice or quinoa! I have used both and both taste great!

I hope you enjoy the stir fry!