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Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs with Stir-Fried Vegetables Recipe

A mouthwatering vegan twist on Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs with Stir-Fried Vegetables. Sweet, savory, garlicky, and completely cruelty-free. Perfect for weeknights or impressing judgmental dinner guests.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 315
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the “Chicken”
  • 2 cups soy protein chunks or seitan pieces
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
For the Honey Garlic Sauce
  • 3 tbsp maple syrup your vegan “honey”
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
For the Stir-Fried Vegetables
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 carrot julienned
  • ½ cup snap peas
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Marinate the Vegan Chicken: Toss soy chunks in soy sauce, olive oil, cornstarch, and smoked paprika. Let them soak up the spotlight for 10 minutes.
  2. Prepare the Sauce: Whisk maple syrup, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil until it looks like liquid gold.
  3. Sauté the “Chicken”: Heat oil in a skillet, add marinated pieces, and cook until golden and slightly crispy—about 7 minutes.
  4. Add the Sauce: Pour in the honey garlic sauce. Let it bubble, thicken, and coat every inch like a moisturizing face mask.
  5. Stir-Fry Veggies: In another pan, toss veggies in olive oil. Sizzle for 5 minutes until vibrant and tender-crisp.
  6. Combine & Serve: Mix everything together, toss like a diva’s hair flip, and serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.

Notes

Nutritional Values (Per Serving)

  • Calories: 315
  • Total Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 22g

Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)

  • Vitamin C: 35%
  • Iron: 20%
  • Calcium: 15%
  • Vitamin A: 30%
  • Magnesium: 18%

Additional Notes/Tips

  • Use tofu or tempeh if soy chunks are MIA.
  • Add chili flakes for extra attitude.
  • Drizzle a little extra maple syrup for a glossy Instagram finish.
  • Garnish with sesame seeds—because glam belongs on plates too.
  • Serve with rice noodles, quinoa, or your favorite carbs to feel fancy and full.