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sesame chicken stir fry.

Honey Sesame Chicken Stir Fry

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Enjoy a delicious Honey Sesame Chicken Stir Fry that's quick and easy to make! Packed with tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a sweet and savory sauce, this dish is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. Ready in just 30 minutes!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Calories: 293

Ingredients
  

Stir Fry
  • 2 tablespoon toasted cashews
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or similar
  • 11 ounce ground chicken
  • 2 cups green beans cut into smaller pieces, fresh or frozen
  • 1 ½ cup bell pepper cubed
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • scallions or fresh greens for garnish
  • sesame seeds for garnish
Str Fry Sauce
  • 2 ½ tablespoon honey or more if needed
  • 3 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 ½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 1 inch fresh ginger grated or chopped
  • ¼ cup spring water
  • 1 tablespoon tapioca or cornstarch

Method
 

  1. Make the Slurry: In a bowl, mix water and tapioca together to create a slurry. In another bowl, combine the sauce ingredients and then add the slurry.
    1 tablespoon tapioca or cornstarch, ¼ cup spring water
  2. Cook the Chicken: In a skillet or wok, heat half of the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground chicken and cook for 1-2 minutes until browned. Season with salt and pepper, then set aside.
    1 tablespoon olive oil, 11 ounce ground chicken, salt and black pepper
  3. Sauté the Vegetables: In the same pan, add the remaining olive oil and the vegetables. Season with salt and pepper, and sauté for about 7 minutes.
    1 ½ cup bell pepper, salt and black pepper , 2 cups green beans
  4. Combine Ingredients: Return the cooked chicken to the pan and stir everything together. Add the sauce and cashews, mixing well. Cook for another 2 minutes, or until the sauce is glossy and evenly coats the stir-fry.
    2 tablespoon toasted cashews, 2 ½ tablespoon honey, 3 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 2 ½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil, 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, 2 teaspoon garlic, 1 inch fresh ginger
  5. Finish: Sprinkle sesame seeds and fresh greens on top before serving.
    scallions or fresh greens , sesame seeds

Nutrition

Calories: 293kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 71mgSodium: 509mgPotassium: 763mgFiber: 3gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 2135IUVitamin C: 79mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

  • To Store. Sesame stir-fry will keep in the fridge for 3-4 days. This stir-fry can be frozen but the sauce will thin out after thawing.
  • To Reheat. For the best results, reheat in a small saucepan over low heat. You can also use the microwave, heating in 30-second increments.

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