Sesame Soy Chicken Stir Fry (Print)
Quick Asian-style chicken with vegetables in savory sesame-soy sauce, ready in 30 minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1.1 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast, sliced thinly
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
03 - 1 cup broccoli florets
04 - 1 carrot, julienned
05 - 1 cup snap peas, trimmed
06 - 2 green onions, sliced
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
→ Sauce
09 - 3 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium if preferred)
10 - 1 tbsp sesame oil
11 - 1 tbsp honey
12 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
13 - 1 tbsp cornstarch (mixed with 2 tbsp water)
14 - 1 tsp sriracha or chili sauce (optional)
→ Garnish
15 - 1 tbsp sesame seeds
16 - Fresh cilantro or green onion tops (optional)
→ For Cooking
17 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil
# How To Make It:
01 - In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, rice vinegar, cornstarch-water mixture, and sriracha if using. Set aside.
02 - Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced chicken breast and stir fry until cooked through and lightly golden, about 4-5 minutes. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
03 - Add the remaining 1 tbsp oil to the pan. Add garlic, ginger, and all vegetables except green onions. Stir fry for 3-4 minutes, until veggies are crisp-tender.
04 - Return the cooked chicken to the pan. Pour in the sauce and toss everything to coat. Stir fry for another 2-3 minutes, until the sauce has thickened and everything is well combined. Add green onions.
05 - Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds and cilantro or extra green onion tops if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The sauce hits that perfect balance between salty sweet and savory
- Everything cooks in one pan so cleanup is practically nonexistent
- You can adapt the vegetables based on whats wilting in your crisper drawer
02 -
- Do not overcrowd the pan or the chicken will steam instead of sear
- Have all ingredients prepped before you start cooking once you begin everything moves fast
03 -
- Preheat your pan properly before adding oil and ingredients
- Toast extra sesame seeds in a dry pan for the most fragrant garnish