Sesame Soy Chicken Stir Fry (Printable)

Tender chicken and crisp vegetables in a savory sesame-soy sauce, ready in 30 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 1.1 pounds 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 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced

→ Sauce

09 - 3 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium if preferred)
10 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
11 - 1 tablespoon honey
12 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
13 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch (mixed with 2 tablespoons water)
14 - 1 teaspoon sriracha or chili sauce (optional)

→ Garnish

15 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
16 - Fresh cilantro or green onion tops (optional)

→ For Cooking

17 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

# Steps:

01 - Whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, rice vinegar, cornstarch-water mixture, and sriracha (if using) in a small bowl. Set aside.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced chicken and stir fry until cooked through and lightly golden, about 4-5 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
03 - Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the pan. Add garlic, ginger, and all vegetables except green onions. Stir fry for 3-4 minutes until crisp-tender.
04 - Return cooked chicken to the pan. Pour in sauce and toss to coat. Stir fry for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens 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 Tips:

01 -
  • The sauce comes together in minutes but tastes like it simmered all day
  • You can use whatever vegetables are hiding in your crisper drawer
  • Clean up is basically just one pan and a cutting board
02 -
  • Have all ingredients prepped before you turn on the heat, stir frying happens fast
  • A properly heated wok makes all the difference, do not rush this step
03 -
  • Cut all your vegetables to similar sizes so they cook evenly
  • Preheat your pan until it is literally smoking slightly before adding oil

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