Sesame Soy Chicken Stir Fry (Printable Version)

Tender chicken with crisp vegetables in a savory sesame-soy glaze, ready in 30 minutes.

# What You'll 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 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

# Directions:

01 - Whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, rice vinegar, cornstarch-water mixture, and sriracha (if using) in a small bowl. Set aside until needed.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon of 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 tablespoon of 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 comes together in seconds but tastes like it simmered for hours
  • You can prep everything during a single commercial break
  • Leftovers actually taste better the next day, if they last that long
02 -
  • Crowding the pan steams the meat instead of searing it, so cook in batches if necessary
  • The sauce continues thickening off the heat, so remove from heat while it still looks slightly loose
  • Pre-cut all your vegetables before turning on the stove because stir-frying waits for no one
03 -
  • Cut all your vegetables to similar sizes so they cook evenly and finish together
  • Warm your serving bowls in the oven so dinner stays hot until everyone sits down

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