Easy Sesame Chicken Stir Fry

Bring vibrant flavor and wholesome ingredients to your dinner table with this Easy Sesame Chicken Stir Fry—a quick, 30-minute recipe perfect for busy weeknights. Tender chicken pieces are seared to golden perfection and paired with crisp broccoli, sweet red bell peppers, and crunchy carrots, all tossed in a savory homemade sesame-ginger sauce. A subtle balance of soy sauce, rice vinegar, and a hint of sweetness from sugar creates a rich and flavorful glaze that coats every bite. Sprinkled with sesame seeds and green onions for added texture and freshness, this stir fry is the ultimate one-pan meal. Serve it over fluffy white or nutty brown rice for a satisfying, healthy dish that’s as delicious as it is easy to make. Perfect for meal prep or a crowd-pleasing family dinner, this recipe is sure to be a new favorite! Search no further for your next go-to dinner idea—this sesame chicken stir fry has it all.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 3 tbsp Soy sauce
• 2 tbsp Sesame oil
• 1 tbsp Cornstarch
• 1 tbsp Sugar
• 1 tbsp Rice vinegar
• 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp Ginger, grated
• 2 cups Broccoli florets
• 1 Red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 Carrot, thinly sliced
• 2 Green onions, sliced
• 1 tbsp Sesame seeds
• 4 cups Cooked white or brown rice
• 2 tbsp Vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and set aside.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, sugar, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger to make the sauce. Set aside.

Step 3

Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

Step 4

Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

Step 5

Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet. Add broccoli, red bell pepper, and carrot. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.

Step 6

Return the chicken to the skillet. Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Stir everything together and cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and vegetables.

Step 7

Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the dish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

Step 8

Serve the sesame chicken stir fry over cooked rice and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1806.2 grams (1806.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2551

Total Fat 78.60g	101%
Saturated Fat 13.90g	70%
Polyunsaturated Fat 30.60g
Cholesterol 386mg	129%
Sodium 2208mg	96%
Total Carbohydrate 276.90g	101%
Dietary Fiber 14.50g	52%
Total Sugars 24.80g
Protein 177.40g	355%

Vitamin D 5IU	23%
Calcium 306mg	24%
Iron 18mg	98%
Potassium 2250mg	48%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 28.0%

Protein: 28.1%

Carbs: 43.9%