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Sesame Chicken Bowls

Quick, healthy, and flavorful sesame chicken served over rice or quinoa.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken & Marinade
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
Sauce
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp garlic minced
  • 1 tsp ginger minced
  • 1 tsp cornstarch slurry 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tsp water
Vegetables
  • 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 carrot julienned
  • 2 green onions sliced
Optional Garnishes
  • to taste sesame seeds toasted
  • to taste green onions extra for garnish
  • as needed rice or quinoa steamed, for serving

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Skillet
  • Spatula
  • Small bowl

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, combine chicken pieces with soy sauce, sesame oil, and cornstarch. Let sit 10 minutes.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and cornstarch slurry. Set aside.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 4–6 minutes until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
  4. Add bell pepper, broccoli, and carrot to the skillet. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until slightly tender.
  5. Return chicken to skillet. Pour in sesame sauce and stir to coat. Cook 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens.
  6. Serve over rice or quinoa. Top with sesame seeds and green onions.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate chicken up to 1 hour ahead of cooking.