One-Pot Chicken and Vegetable Stir Fry with Sesame-Ginger Sauce

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-10 · Updated 2026-05-10

A quick and colorful stir fry featuring tender chicken and crisp vegetables coated in a savory sesame-ginger sauce. This asian-inspired chicken ready in about 30 minutes blends boneless skinless chicken breast, broccoli florets, large carrot into a versatile sauce that lifts everything from grain bowls and roasted vegetables to grilled proteins — a small-batch staple worth keeping in the fridge. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so a small batch covers several meals across the week without taking over the fridge. 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

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 large carrot
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 3 green onions
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

1. Step 1: Slice 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast into thin strips about 1/2-inch thick.
2. Step 2: Peel and julienne 1 large carrot, core and slice 1 medium red bell pepper into thin strips, and chop 2 cups broccoli florets into bite-size pieces; slice 3 green onions thinly separating white and green parts.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 1/4 cup water until smooth.
4. Step 4: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken strips and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the edges turn golden and the chicken is nearly cooked through.
5. Step 5: Add 3 cloves minced garlic and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger to the skillet, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant.
6. Step 6: Toss in the broccoli florets, carrot, red bell pepper, and the white parts of the green onions; stir fry for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
7. Step 7: Pour the prepared soy-sesame sauce over the chicken and vegetables, stirring continuously as the sauce thickens and coats every piece, about 2 minutes.
8. Step 8: Remove from heat and sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and the green parts of the sliced green onions over the top before serving.