Delicious Healthy Sesame Chicken Dinner: Quick & Easy Recipe
A flavorful and nutritious sesame chicken stir-fry packed with vegetables and a savory sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Protein
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp neutral cooking oil (plus more for cooking)
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (for slurry)
- 2 tbsp cold water (for slurry)
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Vegetables
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, cored and sliced
- 1 cup snap peas, trimmed
- 1 large carrot, peeled and sliced or julienned
Garnish & Serving
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (optional)
- 2 green onions thinly sliced (optional)
Cooked rice or grains
- as desired brown rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry, cut into 1-inch pieces. Mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, black pepper, and cornstarch. Coat chicken and refrigerate 30 min.
- Combine broth, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Whisk cornstarch with water for slurry, add to sauce, set aside.
- Wash and prepare vegetables: broccoli, bell pepper, snap peas, carrot.
- Cook chicken in oil until browned, remove. Stir-fry vegetables until tender-crisp.
- Return chicken to pan, add sauce, cook 1-2 min until thickened. Serve over rice, garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
Notes
Adjust seasonings to taste and serve immediately for best flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 12g | Sodium: 950mg