Honey Peppered Chicken
This Asian-inspired honey pepper chicken is tossed in a sweet and savory sauce with a bold hit of black pepper and stir-fried with colorful bell peppers. It’s a quick and easy weeknight dinner that tastes better than takeout and pairs perfectly with rice, noodles, or low-carb vegetable sides.
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 395kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ Pounds boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 Tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 Tablespoon oil vegetable or sesame
- 1 Red bell pepper sliced
- 1 Green bell pepper sliced
- 2 Cloves garlic minced
- 1 Teaspoon freshly grated ginger optional
- ½ Cup honey or keto honey substitute
- 2 Tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1½ Teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 Teaspoon cornstarch + 1 Tablespoon water for slurry
- Green onions or sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken
- In a medium bowl, toss the chicken pieces with 1 Tablespoon soy sauce and 1 Tablespoon cornstarch. Let the mixture sit while you prepare the vegetables and sauce.
Make the Honey Pepper Sauce
- In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, 2 Tablespoons soy sauce, rice vinegar, and freshly cracked black pepper.
Cook the Chicken
- Heat 1 Tablespoon oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 6 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken to a plate.
Cook the Vegetables
- In the same pan, add the sliced red and green bell peppers. Stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Combine and Simmer
- Return the chicken to the pan. Pour in the honey pepper sauce and stir to coat the chicken and peppers.
Thicken the Sauce
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken evenly.
Serve
- Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles. Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
Nutritional information was calculated with boneless skinless chicken breast, regular honey, and no rice.
Low-Carb and Keto Options
Serve the chicken over cauliflower rice instead of traditional rice.
Use zucchini noodles or sautéed cabbage as the base.
Replace the honey with a keto-friendly honey substitute.
Healthy Carb Serving Ideas
Brown rice
Quinoa
Whole grain noodles
Steamed broccoli or mixed stir-fried vegetables
Trim Healthy Mama
To make this as a THM-E, use the keto honey substitute and use a few shakes of gluccie in place of the cornstarch. Serve with brown rice (this is what would make it an E fuel).
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 395kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 8g | Fiber: 1g