Senary-Spiced Chicken Stir Fry

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-08 · Updated 2026-05-08

A vibrant stir fry combining six aromatic spices to create a complex flavor profile that complements tender chicken strips and crisp vegetables. This Asian-inspired Fourth of July recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs boneless chicken breast, sesame oil, ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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

• 1 lb, thinly sliced boneless chicken breast
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp, minced ginger
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 large, julienned red bell pepper
• 1 cup snap peas
• 1 large, julienned carrot
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp ground coriander
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp red chili flakes
• 2, sliced green onions
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp ground coriander, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes to create the senary spice sauce.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp sesame oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced ginger, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 1 lb thinly sliced boneless chicken breast to the wok, cooking for 5-6 minutes until the chicken is no longer pink and starts to brown.
4. Step 4: Toss in 1 large julienned red bell pepper, 1 cup snap peas, and 1 large julienned carrot, stir-frying for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
5. Step 5: Pour the senary spice sauce over the chicken and vegetables, stirring constantly for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats all ingredients.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving over steamed rice or noodles.