Sesame Soy Chicken Stir Fry (Printable)
Tender chicken and 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 ready to use.
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 Tips:
01 -
- Everything comes together in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for those days when you forgot to plan dinner until everyone is already hungry
- The sauce hits all the right notes, savory, slightly sweet, and nutty, and it thickens beautifully to coat every single bite
02 -
- Crowding the pan with chicken makes it steam instead of sear, work in two batches if your skillet is not huge
- The sauce continues thickening off the heat, so pull the pan when it looks slightly thinner than you want the final consistency
03 -
- Prep all your ingredients before you turn on the stove, once stir frying starts there is no time to chop anything
- Marinate the chicken for 15 minutes in 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1 teaspoon sesame oil for deeper flavor