Stir-Fried Chicken with Honey Soy Glaze and Sesame Seeds

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A quick stir-fry featuring tender chicken thighs glazed in a sweet and savory honey soy sauce, finished with toasted sesame seeds for crunch. This asian-inspired chicken ready in about 25 minutes pairs boneless skinless chicken thighs, soy sauce, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Cut 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and pat dry.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, mix 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, and 1 tbsp sesame oil until combined.
  3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced ginger, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Step 4: Add the chicken pieces to the pan and stir-fry for 6-7 minutes until golden on all sides and cooked through.
  5. Step 5: Pour the honey soy mixture over the chicken, stirring constantly, and cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
  6. Step 6: Remove from heat and sprinkle 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 sliced green onions on top before serving.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Stir-Fried Chicken with Honey Soy Glaze and Sesame Seeds take to make?

Total time is about 25 minutes (10 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 Stir-Fried Chicken with Honey Soy Glaze and Sesame Seeds?

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 soy sauce from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Stir-Fried Chicken with Honey Soy Glaze and Sesame Seeds?

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 Stir-Fried Chicken with Honey Soy Glaze and Sesame Seeds 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 Stir-Fried Chicken with Honey Soy Glaze and Sesame Seeds?

Asian chicken 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.

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