Black Sesame Chicken Stir Fry with Broccoli

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-24 · Updated 2026-04-24

Crispy chicken pieces coated in a savory-sweet black sesame glaze, paired with tender broccoli for a satisfying weeknight dinner. This Filipino recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs chicken breast, black sesame seeds, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 12 oz (diced into 1-inch cubes) chicken breast
• 1 tbsp black sesame seeds
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 2 cloves (minced) garlic
• 1 tsp (minced) fresh ginger
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1.5 cups (frozen, thawed) broccoli florets
• 1/2 cup (julienned) carrots

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, and 1 tbsp black sesame seeds until seeds are slightly sticky.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 12 oz diced chicken breast and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and cooked through.
3. Step 3: Add 2 cloves minced garlic and 1 tsp minced fresh ginger to the skillet, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in 1.5 cups thawed broccoli florets and 1/2 cup julienned carrots, cooking for 4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender. Pour the soy sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens and coats everything evenly.