15-Minute Sesame Ginger Chicken Stir Fry
A quick and flavorful sesame ginger chicken stir fry loaded with fresh vegetables, perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner in just 15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup snap peas
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the sliced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and ginger; sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the bell pepper, broccoli, and snap peas; stir fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Return the chicken to the skillet.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables, tossing to combine and heat through for 1-2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
- Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
Notes
For extra crunch, add chopped cashews or peanuts just before serving. Serve with jasmine rice or rice noodles for a complete meal.