Stir-Fried Sesame Chicken with Honey-Ginger Glaze
Tender chicken pieces stir-fried with a sweet and tangy honey-ginger sauce, finished with toasted sesame seeds for crunch. This asian-inspired chicken ready in about 25 minutes pairs chicken breast, sesame oil, fresh ginger 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, cut into 1-inch cubes chicken breast
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp, minced fresh ginger
- 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 2 stalks, sliced for garnish green onions
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb chicken breast cut into 1-inch cubes and sauté for 6-7 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Step 2: Add 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger and 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
- Step 3: In a small bowl, mix 3 tbsp honey, 1/4 cup soy sauce, and 1 tbsp rice vinegar; pour this mixture over the chicken and stir to coat.
- Step 4: Stir 1 tsp cornstarch into 2 tbsp water until dissolved, then add to the skillet. Cook while stirring for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and glazes the chicken.
- Step 5: Remove from heat and sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 sliced green onions over the dish before serving.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Stir-Fried Sesame Chicken with Honey-Ginger Glaze 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 Sesame Chicken with Honey-Ginger 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 Stir-Fried Sesame Chicken with Honey-Ginger 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 Stir-Fried Sesame Chicken with Honey-Ginger 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 Stir-Fried Sesame Chicken with Honey-Ginger Glaze?
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.
