Sesame Soy Chicken Stir Fry (Printable)
Tender chicken and crisp vegetables in a savory sesame-soy sauce, 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, approximately 4–5 minutes. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside on a plate.
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 vegetables are crisp-tender.
04 - Return the cooked chicken to the pan. Pour in the sauce and toss everything to coat evenly. Stir fry for another 2–3 minutes until the sauce has thickened and everything is well combined. Add green onions and toss briefly.
05 - Serve hot over steamed rice, brown rice, or noodles. Garnish with sesame seeds and cilantro or extra green onion tops if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The sauce balances sweet honey with savory soy in a way that makes you want to lick the plate
- Everything comes together in under 30 minutes, including the vegetable prep
- The vegetables stay crisp-tender instead of turning into mush
02 -
- Crowding the pan drops the temperature and turns stir fry into a steamed mess, work in batches if needed
- The sauce thickens fast once it hits the hot pan, so have everything ready before you pour
- Dry your vegetables thoroughly after washing, otherwise they will steam instead of sear
03 -
- Marinate the chicken for 15 minutes in a splash of soy sauce and sesame oil for deeper flavor penetration
- Low sodium soy sauce lets you control the salt level better than regular varieties