Stir-Fried Chicken with Ginger-Sesame Soy Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-02 · Updated 2026-05-02

Tender chicken pieces quickly stir-fried with fresh ginger and garlic, coated in a glossy sesame-soy sauce for a fast and flavorful Asian-inspired dish. This Asian-inspired Super Bowl recipe (gluten-free option), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breast, fresh ginger, 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 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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, cut into 1-inch strips boneless skinless chicken breast
• 2 tbsp, finely grated fresh ginger
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2, sliced thinly scallions
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 1/4 tsp (optional) crushed red pepper flakes

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 2 tbsp sesame oil until well combined and set aside.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering but not smoking.
3. Step 3: Add 2 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger and 3 minced garlic cloves, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
4. Step 4: Add 1 lb chicken breast strips to the wok in a single layer, cook undisturbed for 2 minutes to sear, then stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink.
5. Step 5: Pour the prepared soy-sesame sauce over the chicken, toss continuously for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the chicken evenly.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and sprinkle 2 thinly sliced scallions, 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds, and 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (if using) over the top before serving.