Stir-Fried Chicken with Sweet Chili and Toasted Sesame
Tender chicken strips stir-fried with a sweet chili glaze and toasted sesame seeds, served over steamed jasmine rice. This asian-inspired chicken (gluten free option) ready in about 25 minutes pairs thinly sliced chicken breast, vegetable oil, minced garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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 vegetable oil
- 3, minced garlic cloves
- 1/3 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 2, thinly sliced green onions
- 3 cups, cooked steamed jasmine rice
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Step 2: Add 1 lb thinly sliced chicken breast to the skillet, spreading it out evenly. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and lightly browned.
- Step 3: Pour in 1/3 cup sweet chili sauce and 2 tbsp soy sauce, stirring to coat the chicken evenly. Cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and glazes the chicken.
- Step 4: Remove from heat and sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 thinly sliced green onions over the top. Serve immediately over 3 cups cooked steamed jasmine rice.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Stir-Fried Chicken with Sweet Chili and Toasted Sesame 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 Sweet Chili and Toasted Sesame?
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 thinly sliced chicken breast from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Stir-Fried Chicken with Sweet Chili and Toasted Sesame?
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 Sweet Chili and Toasted Sesame 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.
Is Stir-Fried Chicken with Sweet Chili and Toasted Sesame gluten free option?
Yes — this recipe is tagged gluten free option based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
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