Savor the flavors of East Asia with this Sesame Chicken Stir-Fry, loaded with a colorful variety of fresh vegetables and infused with the perfect balance of savory soy and sweet honey. The recipe walks you through simple steps for a healthy and quick weeknight dinner.
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper, then add to the hot oil. Cook the chicken until it is no longer pink, which should roughly take about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.
VEGETABLES
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In the same pan, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil and the chicken broth, and heat it over medium-high. Once the chicken broth begins to simmer, add the broccoli and cook until they turn a vibrant green, which should take about 1-2 minutes.
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Next, add the snow peas, water chestnuts, mushrooms, baby corn, and bamboo shoots. Reduce heat to low and cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
SAUCE
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In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, sesame oil, and ground ginger.
FINISH
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Return the chicken to the pan, stir it, then add the sauce mixture and stir again. Let everything warm-up for a minute, then remove from the heat. Finally, stir in the green onions right before serving.
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