Cantonese Ginger-Sesame Chicken Stir-Fry

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Tender chicken with vibrant ginger and sesame flavors, paired with crisp-tender vegetables in a glossy soy and rice-vinegar sauce. This Asian recipe (high protein), ready in about 27 minutes, pairs boneless chicken breast, soy sauce, rice vinegar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 2, 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 12 min Serves 2 Chinese cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Cut 12 oz boneless chicken breast into 1-inch cubes and toss with 1 tbsp cornstarch until coated.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, mix 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 1/2 tsp sesame oil, 2 tbsp minced fresh ginger, and 2 minced garlic cloves to make the sauce.
  3. Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add chicken and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until golden and cooked through; remove and set aside.
  4. Step 4: Add bell pepper, carrot, and broccoli to the skillet with 1/4 cup water, cover, and steam for 2 minutes until crisp-tender.
  5. Step 5: Return chicken to the skillet, pour in the sauce mixture, and stir continuously for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the vegetables and chicken.
  6. Step 6: Remove from heat and sprinkle with 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.

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