Sesame Chicken Stir-Fry

Name: Sesame Chicken Stir-Fry
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 c. rice; 2 bell peppers; 1 onion; 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 2 scallions; 3 tbsp. cornstarch; 2 tbsp. low sodium soy sauce; 2 tbsp. rice vinegar; 1 tbsp. sriracha; 1 tbsp. honey; 1 tsp. toasted sesame oil; 2 cloves garlic; 1 1-inch piece peeled fresh ginger; 1 tbsp. Toasted sesame seeds

By The Good Housekeeping Test KitchenPublished: Jan 22, 2018

sesame chicken stir fry with white rice and chop sticks on the side

Danielle Occhiogrosso

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Total Time:

20 mins

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Ingredients

1 cup rice
2 bell peppers
1 onion
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 scallions
3 Tbsp. cornstarch
2 Tbsp. low sodium soy sauce
2 Tbsp. rice vinegar
1 Tbsp. sriracha
1 Tbsp. honey
1 tsp. toasted sesame oil
2 cloves garlic
1 1-inch piece peeled fresh ginger
1 Tbsp. Toasted sesame seeds

Directions

1. Step 1Cook 1 cup rice per package directions.
2. Step 2Chop 2 bell peppers and 1 onion. Cut 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts into 1-inch pieces. Thinly slice 2 scallions. Set aside.
3. Step 3Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a nonstick skillet on medium. Add the peppers and onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 6 to 8 minutes; transfer to a bowl.
4. Step 4Meanwhile, in large bowl, toss the chicken with 3 tablespoons cornstarch. Add another tablespoon oil to same skillet and cook the chicken, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes.
5. Step 5In another bowl, whisk 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon Sriracha, 1 tablespoon honey, and 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil. Finely chop 2 cloves garlic and a 1-inch piece fresh ginger, and add to bowl.
6. Step 6Return the vegetables to pan. Then add in the sauce and 1/3 cup water; simmer until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sesame seeds and the sliced scallions. Serve over rice.