Garlic Chicken Stirfry

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


1 Combine garlic, soy sauce, water, honey, 1 tablespoon oil, cornstarch and black/red pepper. Stir chicken into marinade and mix to coat.


2 Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours, stirring once to twice.

3 In large skillet, heat remaining oil.

4 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.

5 Remove to platter. Garnish with green onion. Serve with snow peas, if desired.