Spicy Hibachi Chicken Stir Fry with Sesame Soy Glaze
A vibrant stir fry featuring tender chicken breast pieces, fresh vegetables, and a savory sesame soy glaze with a hint of heat. This Asian Fusion-inspired stir-fry recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs chicken breast, sesame oil, garlic cloves 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 chicken breast
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 3, minced garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp, freshly grated ginger
- 1 medium, julienned red bell pepper
- 1 medium, sliced into half-moons zucchini
- 1 small, thinly sliced yellow onion
- 2 medium, julienned carrots
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp mirin
- 1 tsp sriracha
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 2, thinly sliced for garnish scallions
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated ginger, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Step 2: Add 1 lb thinly sliced chicken breast and stir fry for 5-6 minutes until cooked through and edges begin to brown.
- Step 3: Toss in 1 medium julienned red bell pepper, 1 medium zucchini sliced into half-moons, 1 small thinly sliced yellow onion, and 2 medium julienned carrots. Stir fry for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp mirin, 1 tsp sriracha, and 1 tbsp brown sugar until sugar dissolves.
- Step 5: Pour the sauce over the stir fry and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the chicken and vegetables.
- Step 6: Remove from heat and sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 thinly sliced scallions before serving.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Spicy Hibachi Chicken Stir Fry with Sesame Soy Glaze take to make?
Total time is about 30 minutes (15 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Spicy Hibachi Chicken Stir Fry with Sesame Soy Glaze?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep chicken breast from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Spicy Hibachi Chicken Stir Fry with Sesame Soy Glaze?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Spicy Hibachi Chicken Stir Fry with Sesame Soy Glaze for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Spicy Hibachi Chicken Stir Fry with Sesame Soy Glaze?
Asian Fusion stir fry like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
