20-Minute Dinners
Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry with Sesame
This quick Asian-style dish perfectly combines tender chicken fillet pieces with the bright crunch of broccoli and sweet carrots. The secret to its expressive flavor lies in the thick, glossy sauce, where the deep saltiness of soy sauce is harmoniously balanced by the soft, gooey sweetness of natural honey. Cooked quickly over high heat, the vegetables retain their firm texture and vitamins, while the meat is instantly seared, staying juicy inside. Roasted sesame seeds add a light nutty aroma at the end, tying all the components together and making this simple dinner truly balanced and appetizing.
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Recipe overview
- Total time
- 16 min
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cooking
- 11 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Cuisine
- 20-Minute Dinners
Nutrition
per serving
- Calories
- 356 kcal
- Protein
- 33 g
- Fat
- 12 g
- Carbs
- 27 g
- Fiber
- 4 g
Step by step
Method
- 01
Cut the chicken fillet into uniform two-centimeter cubes so t…
Cut the chicken fillet into uniform two-centimeter cubes so the meat cooks quickly and evenly. Slice the carrots into thin strips and break the broccoli into small florets so the vegetables cook in the same time as the chicken.
- 02
In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, liquid honey, and fin…
In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, liquid honey, and finely grated garlic. Whisk thoroughly with a fork until the honey is completely dissolved, creating a smooth sweet and salty base.
- 03
Heat a deep skillet with vegetable oil over high heat and pla…
Heat a deep skillet with vegetable oil over high heat and place the chicken pieces in a single layer. Fry the meat for about 5 minutes, leaving it undisturbed for the first minute, then stirring occasionally until it develops a light golden crust.
- 04
Add the prepared broccoli florets and carrot strips to the ch…
Add the prepared broccoli florets and carrot strips to the chicken and toss vigorously. Cook everything together over high heat for exactly 4 minutes — the vegetables should soften slightly but retain a pleasant firm crunch inside.
- 05
Pour the honey-soy sauce into the skillet and sprinkle with s…
Pour the honey-soy sauce into the skillet and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Stirring constantly with a spatula, heat the dish for another 2 minutes until the liquid reduces slightly, thickens, and coats every piece in a delicious glossy glaze.
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Useful advice
Cooking tip
Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel before cutting and frying. Excess moisture will lower the oil temperature, causing the chicken to steam instead of searing to a golden brown.
How to serve
Serve the stir-fry immediately, straight from the pan, so the vegetables do not lose their crunch. It pairs exceptionally well with hot basmati rice or egg noodles.
How to store
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat over low heat, adding a splash of water to make the sauce glossy again.
Note
You can easily adjust the sweetness of the sauce to your liking by adding more or less honey.
