Sesame Soy Chicken Stir Fry (Printable)
Tender chicken and crisp vegetables coated in rich sesame-soy sauce, ready in 30 minutes.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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
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
→ Garnish
15 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
16 - Fresh cilantro or green onion tops
→ For Cooking
17 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
# How to Make:
01 - Whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, rice vinegar, cornstarch-water mixture, and sriracha in a small bowl. Set aside until ready to use.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced chicken breast and stir fry until cooked through and lightly golden, approximately 4–5 minutes. Remove chicken from pan 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 vegetables are crisp-tender.
04 - Return cooked chicken to the pan. Pour in prepared sauce and toss everything to coat evenly. Stir fry for another 2–3 minutes until sauce has thickened and all ingredients are well combined. Add green onions and toss briefly.
05 - Serve immediately over steamed rice, brown rice, or noodles. Garnish with sesame seeds and fresh cilantro or extra green onion tops if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The sauce comes together in seconds but tastes like it simmered for hours
- Everything cooks in one pan so cleanup is practically nonexistent
02 -
- Prep all ingredients before turning on the stove because stir frying moves fast once you start
- Do not overcrowd the pan or the chicken will steam instead of sear
03 -
- Cold chicken slices more cleanly, so pop the breast in the freezer for 15 minutes before slicing
- A splash of water in the pan helps steam vegetables if they are cooking too fast