Delicious Sesame Garlic Chicken Stir Fry

If you’re craving something quick, flavorful, and nourishing, this sesame garlic chicken checks every box. It’s savory, slightly sweet, and perfectly balanced with the rich nuttiness of sesame and the bold kick of garlic. The best part? You can have it on the table in less than 30 minutes, prep included.

This dish is the kind of weeknight hero that feels both comforting and energizing—high in protein, full of flavor, and easy to pair with your favorite veggies or whole grains. Whether you’re cooking for your family or just yourself, this recipe is proof that eating well doesn’t have to be complicated.

The Recipe

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, (cut into 1/2 inch strips or cubes)

1 pinch each salt & pepper

1 tablespoon olive oil

Cooked white rice or rice noodles for serving

1 Red onion, chopped

1 Bell Pepper, sliced into strips

1 pack of sugar snap peas or snow peas

½ cup of shredded carrots

For the sauce

3 Tablespoons soy sauce

2 tablespoons honey

1 teaspoon sriracha, add more for more heat

1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated

2 clove garlic, minced

2 Tablespoons sesame seeds

1 tablespoon sesame oil

Instructions 

• In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, honey, sriracha, ginger, garlic, sesame seeds and sesame oil. Set aside.
• Heat a large pan over high heat for at least 2 minutes. Add oil and chicken to pan. Stir-fry chicken for 5-6 minutes or until it’s golden brown. Add onion, pepper, and snow peas to pan and cover with a lid for 3-5 minutes to steam your vegetables.  Add the sauce and allow the sauce to simmer for 3-5 minutes or until the sauce is thick and sticky.
• Remove chicken from pan, sprinkle with chopped spring onions and more sesame seeds if desired. Serve with hot white rice or rice noodles.

Tips: 

-Switch out the veggies for your favorites to make it your own.

-Adjust the heat by adding more or less Siracha

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