Stir-Fry Garlic Chicken

By bklynmommy

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.