Description
Sweet Sesame Chicken Stir Fry is a delightful and quick dish that combines tender chicken with vibrant vegetables, all enveloped in a rich sesame sauce. In just under 30 minutes, you can serve up a colorful meal packed with flavor and nutrition, making it perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings. The satisfying crunch of fresh veggies paired with succulent chicken creates a balance of textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Enjoy this dish over steamed jasmine rice or noodles for a complete dining experience that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Fresh broccoli florets
- Red or yellow bell peppers
- Carrots, cut into matchsticks
- Sesame oil
- Low-sodium soy sauce
- Honey
- Fresh minced garlic
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by washing and slicing vegetables into bite-sized pieces and cutting the chicken into thin strips.
- Heat one tablespoon of sesame oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add the sliced chicken to the pan in a single layer; cook for about 5-6 minutes until browned and cooked through, then remove from the pan.
- In the same pan, add another tablespoon of sesame oil if needed and sauté broccoli, bell peppers, and carrots for about 3-4 minutes until just tender yet crisp.
- Whisk together soy sauce, honey, and minced garlic in a bowl; pour this mixture over the sautéed vegetables.
- Return the cooked chicken to the pan, toss everything together until well combined and heated through for another minute or two.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg