Stir Fry Chicken with Garlic Sauce

By teachskinner

Ingredients

• 2 large garlic cloves, minced
• 1 ⁄4 cup soy sauce
• 1 ⁄4 cup water
• 1 ⁄4 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 ⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 ⁄4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste)
• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into strips
• 1 ⁄4 cup green onion, chopped

Preparation

Step 1

Combine garlic, soy sauce, water, honey, 1 tablespoon oil, cornstarch and black/red pepper. Stir chicken into marinade and mix to coat.
Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours, stirring once to twice.
In large skillet, heat remaining oil.
Using slotted spoon, transfer chicken to skillet. Stir-fry about 5 minutes. Add reserved marinade; continue to cook and stir about 30 seconds until thickened.
Remove to platter. Garnish with green onion. Serve with snow peas, if desired.