Sesame Soy Chicken Stir Fry (Printable)
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
# How-To 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 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 creates this gorgeous glossy coating that makes everything taste restaurant quality
- It is honestly faster than ordering takeout and you can customize the vegetables based on whatever is in your fridge
02 -
- Keep your wok or skillet seriously hot between additions or the vegetables will steam instead of stir fry
- Cornstarch starts thickening the second it hits heat so have everything prepped before you pour it in
03 -
- Slice your chicken when it is slightly frozen for perfectly thin even pieces
- Toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2 minutes before serving to bring out their nutty flavor