Stir-Fried Garlic-Ginger Chicken with Spinach and Sesame

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-01 · Updated 2026-08-01

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A quick and flavorful Asian-inspired chicken stir-fry featuring tender chicken breast, vibrant spinach, and toasted sesame seeds. This Asian-inspired chicken recipe (high protein, gluten free), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs chicken breast, fresh spinach, sesame oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 4, 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 250 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb (450g), thinly sliced into strips chicken breast
6 cups (180g), washed and roughly chopped fresh spinach
2 tbsp sesame oil
4, minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp minced fresh ginger
3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
1/4 tsp (optional) red pepper flakes
2, thinly sliced for garnish green onions

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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 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
Step 2: Add 1 lb thinly sliced chicken breast strips to the skillet, spreading them out in a single layer. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken turns opaque and is cooked through.
Step 3: Stir in 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes if using. Add 6 cups chopped fresh spinach and toss everything together, cooking for 2 minutes until the spinach wilts but remains bright green.
Step 4: Remove from heat and sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 sliced green onions over the top before serving.