Stir-Fried Sesame Garlic Chicken with Bok Choy

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Tender chicken pieces sautéed with garlic and sesame, tossed with crisp bok choy for a quick Asian-inspired meal. This asian-inspired stir fry ready in about 25 minutes pairs boneless skinless chicken thighs, fresh bok choy, garlic cloves 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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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Rinse and chop 8 oz fresh bok choy into 2-inch pieces, separate stems and leaves. Mince 4 garlic cloves and slice 2 green onions thinly. Cut 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs into 1-inch pieces.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken pieces and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and cooked through.
  3. Step 3: Push chicken to the side and add 2 tbsp sesame oil with minced 4 garlic cloves and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
  4. Step 4: Add chopped bok choy stems and sauté for 2 minutes until slightly softened, then add leaves and cook 1 minute until wilted.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 3 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp honey, tossing everything together. Cook for 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly and coats the chicken and vegetables.
  6. Step 6: Remove from heat and garnish with sliced 2 green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Stir-Fried Sesame Garlic Chicken with Bok Choy 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 Garlic Chicken with Bok Choy?

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 fresh bok choy from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Stir-Fried Sesame Garlic Chicken with Bok Choy?

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 Garlic Chicken with Bok Choy 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 Garlic Chicken with Bok Choy?

Asian stir fry 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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