Ingredients
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ½ teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, grated or finely minced
- 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce or Tamari
Main
- 1 teaspoon neutral oil (such as canola, vegetable, or grapeseed oil)
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 head bok choy, washed and cut into 1-inch strips
- 2 large carrots, peeled into strips or ½ cup matchstick carrots
- 5-6 green onions, diced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons honey, ½ teaspoon freshly grated ginger, 2 cloves grated garlic, and 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce. Set this sauce mixture aside to add later in the stir-fry process.
- Heat the oil and cook chicken. Warm 1 teaspoon of neutral oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 30-60 seconds. Add the chicken chunks and cook them for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until all sides are golden and the chicken is cooked through.
- Stir-fry the vegetables. Add the bok choy strips, carrot strips, and diced green onions to the pan with the chicken. Stir continuously for 3 minutes, allowing the vegetables to soften slightly but remain crisp-tender.
- Add sauce and finish cooking. Pour the prepared honey-ginger soy sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes while stirring to evenly coat everything and heat the sauce through.
- Serve. Remove from heat, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and optional chopped cilantro. Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Neutral oils like canola, vegetable, or grapeseed oil are preferred for stir-frying due to their high smoke points.
- Using boneless skinless chicken thighs can add more juiciness and flavor compared to chicken breasts.
- Make sure to cut the chicken into uniform pieces for even cooking.
- To toast sesame seeds, dry roast them in a small pan over medium heat until golden and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
- Serve over steamed rice or noodles for a more complete meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Low Salt
