Toasted Sesame Chicken Stir Fry with Crisp Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-08 · Updated 2026-06-08

A quick and vibrant chicken stir fry featuring toasted sesame oil and fresh crunchy veggies for a satisfying meal. This Asian-inspired stir-fry recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breast, toasted sesame oil, garlic cloves 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, thinly sliced boneless skinless chicken breast
• 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp, grated ginger root
• 1 medium, julienned red bell pepper
• 1 cup, trimmed snap peas
• 1 large, julienned carrot
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2, sliced thin green onions
• 1 tbsp, toasted sesame seeds
• to taste salt
• to taste black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 1 minute.
2. Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon grated ginger, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
3. Step 3: Add 1 pound thinly sliced boneless skinless chicken breast and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring frequently, until the chicken is no longer pink and starts to brown.
4. Step 4: Stir in 1 medium julienned red bell pepper, 1 cup trimmed snap peas, and 1 large julienned carrot, cooking for 3-4 minutes until veggies are crisp-tender.
5. Step 5: Pour in a sauce made from 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon honey, and 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, stirring to coat all ingredients and cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
6. Step 6: Season with salt and black pepper to taste, then remove from heat and sprinkle 2 sliced green onions and 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds on top before serving.