Ginger Sesame Chicken Stir-fry

Tender chicken and crisp-tender vegetables tossed in a savory ginger-sesame sauce, served alongside fluffy jasmine rice for a delicious and speedy weeknight meal.

• Prep: 10 min
• Cook: 15 min
• Total: 25 min
• Servings: 2
• Cuisine: Chinese
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $5.48/serving

Dietary

• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Egg-Free
• High-Protein

Tags

• healthy
• quick
• savory
• stir-fry

Ingredients

• 12 ounce chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces)
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 0.5 cup broccoli florets
• 0.5 cup matchstick carrots
• 0.5 yellow onion (diced)
• 2 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
• 0.25 cup chicken broth (low-sodium)
• 2 tablespoon soy sauce (low-sodium)
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 2 package microwave jasmine rice
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 pinch salt

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, and brown sugar until smooth. Set aside.
2. Season the cut chicken breast with a pinch of salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
4. Add the broccoli florets, matchstick carrots, and diced yellow onion to the same skillet. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
5. Add the minced garlic and grated fresh ginger to the vegetables and stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
6. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour the reserved sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and coats the ingredients, about 1-2 minutes.
7. While the stir-fry is cooking, prepare the microwave jasmine rice according to package directions.
8. Serve the Ginger Sesame Chicken Stir-fry immediately over the cooked jasmine rice.

Notes

Leftovers are great for a quick lunch the next day and can be reheated easily. You can substitute snap peas or bell peppers for other vegetables.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 480
• Protein: 45.3 g
• Carbohydrates: 44.5 g
• Fat: 15 g
• Fiber: 4.1 g
• Sodium: 780 mg
• Saturated Fat: 2.7 g
• Sugar: 5.9 g
• Cholesterol: 110 mg