Name: Kid-Friendly Chicken Stir-Fry with Sweet Soy Glaze
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces; 2 tbsp cornstarch; 2 tbsp vegetable oil (high smoke point, like canola or sunflower); 1/2 cup carrots, thinly sliced; 1 cup broccoli florets; 1 red bell pepper, sliced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce; 1 tbsp honey; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tsp toasted sesame oil; 1/2 cup water; 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish); Cooked white or brown rice, for serving

Kid-Friendly Chicken Stir-Fry with Sweet Soy Glaze

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Give your weeknight dinner routine a boost of variety with this vibrant, kid-friendly chicken stir-fry! By velveting the chicken (tossing it in cornstarch before cooking), you lock in moisture and create a perfectly tender texture that kids love. High-heat stir-frying keeps veggies crisp and colorful, while a sweet soy glaze brings everything together in a glossy, irresistible finish. The simple, fresh flavors and quick cooking time make this a family favorite, even on busy nights. Serve it over rice for a complete meal that’s both healthy and satisfying.

Ingredients

Instructions

Velvet the chicken: In a bowl, toss chicken pieces with cornstarch and a pinch of salt. Let sit for 10 minutes while preparing vegetables.
Heat a large wok or nonstick skillet over high heat until just smoking. Add 1 tbsp vegetable oil, swirling to coat. Add chicken in a single layer (work in 2 batches if needed to avoid crowding) and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes, until golden and almost cooked through. Remove chicken to a plate.
Add remaining 1 tbsp oil. Add carrots, broccoli, and bell pepper. Stir-fry, tossing constantly with a forward scooping motion, for 2-3 minutes until crisp-tender. Add garlic and stir-fry 30 seconds more.
Return chicken to the wok. Whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and water. Pour sauce over chicken and vegetables. Stir-fry, tossing to coat, for 2-3 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce is glossy and thickened.
Serve immediately over cooked rice, garnished with green onions.