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Honey Sesame Chicken Stir Fry

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This Honey Sesame Chicken Stir Fry is a quick, colorful, and flavor-packed meal that’s perfect for weeknights. Juicy chicken and crisp vegetables are tossed in a sweet and savory honey sesame sauce, then served over rice or noodles for a restaurant-style dinner at home.

Ingredients

  • For the Chicken & Stir Fry:
  • 1 ½ lbs (700g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • For the Vegetables:
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 carrot, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated (optional)
  • For the Honey Sesame Sauce:
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
  • Sesame seeds, for garnish
  • Green onions, sliced, for garnish
  • To Serve:
  • Cooked rice or noodles

Instructions

  • Marinate chicken: Toss chicken with 2 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp cornstarch. Set aside.
  • Cook chicken: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  • Cook vegetables: In the same skillet, add garlic, ginger, and vegetables. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  • Make sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and cornstarch slurry.
  • Combine: Return chicken to the skillet, pour sauce over, and stir until everything is evenly coated and the sauce has thickened (about 2–3 minutes).
  • Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve hot over rice or noodles.

Notes

  • Swap chicken for shrimp or tofu for a different protein.
  • Add more vegetables like snap peas, zucchini, or mushrooms for variety.
  • For extra heat, sprinkle in red pepper flakes or sriracha.
  • Leftovers store in the fridge for 2–3 days and reheat well in a skillet or microwave.

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