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Sweet Sesame Chicken Stir Fry | Asian

Sweet Sesame Chicken Stir Fry

A quick and easy stir fry featuring tender chicken and crisp vegetables coated in a glossy, sweet and savory sesame-honey glaze.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 460

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 500 g skinless boneless chicken breasts (or thighs), cut into 2.5cm (1-inch) pieces
  • 2 tbsp cornflour
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp vegetable or rapeseed oil
For the Sweet Sesame Sauce
  • 80 ml low-sodium soy sauce
  • 60 ml honey
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger finely grated
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds plus more for garnish
For the Stir Fry
  • 1 large head of broccoli cut into small florets
  • 1 red bell pepper deseeded and sliced
  • 4 spring onions sliced, with whites and greens separated

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Chicken: In a medium bowl, toss the chicken pieces with the cornflour, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Set aside.
  2. Mix the Sauce: In a small bowl or jug, whisk together all the sauce ingredients: soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame seeds. Set this nearby.
  3. Sear the Chicken: Heat the vegetable oil in a large wok or frying pan over a medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, carefully add the chicken in a single layer. Be sure not to overcrowd the pan; cook in two batches if necessary. Fry for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the wok with a slotted spoon and set aside on a plate.
  4. Cook the Vegetables: Add the broccoli florets and the sliced red pepper to the same wok (add another splash of oil if needed). Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until they are crisp-tender. You still want them to have a bit of a bite. Add the white parts of the spring onions and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  5. Combine and Sauce: Return the cooked chicken to the wok with the vegetables. Give the sauce a final stir and pour it all over the chicken and vegetables.
  6. Thicken the Sauce: Stir everything together constantly over the heat for 1-2 minutes. The sauce will bubble and thicken, coating everything in a beautiful glossy glaze. What works best for me is to keep everything moving to prevent the honey from catching and burning.
  7. Serve: Turn off the heat. Stir in the green parts of the spring onions. Serve immediately over rice or noodles, garnished with an extra sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds.

Notes

Serve immediately over rice or noodles for a complete meal. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.