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Easy Crispy Honey Sesame Chicken Stir-Fry

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A quick and easy stir-fry featuring crispy chicken coated in a tangy, sweet honey sesame sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or peanut oil
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium recommended)
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (slurry)
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced (for garnish)
  • Optional veggies: 1 cup broccoli florets, 1 red bell pepper sliced thin, 1 medium carrot julienned

Instructions

  1. Season chicken pieces lightly with salt and black pepper. Toss chicken in cornstarch until evenly coated (about 5 minutes).
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking (2-3 minutes).
  3. Fry chicken pieces in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to paper-towel-lined plate to drain (10-12 minutes).
  4. Optional: In the same pan, add more oil if needed and stir-fry broccoli, bell pepper, and carrot for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp (5 minutes).
  5. In a bowl, whisk honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Pour into hot skillet and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in cornstarch slurry slowly, mixing constantly until sauce thickens and becomes glossy (3-5 minutes).
  6. Return chicken (and veggies if using) to the pan. Toss well to coat evenly with sauce (2 minutes).
  7. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles (1 minute).

Notes

For gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce and arrowroot powder instead of cornstarch. Fry chicken in batches to maintain crispiness. If sauce thickens too much, add a splash of water or broth to loosen. Avoid overheating sauce to prevent burning.

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