Chicken Sesame Stir Fry Recipe
With bright vegetables and tender chicken, this stir fry will easily become a family favorite.
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 287kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon canola oil or coconut oil
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1/4 cup chicken stock
- 1/3 cup clean-eating teriyaki sauce divided, homemade or store-bought
- 1 pound boneless and skinless chicken thighs or breasts, sliced into strips
- 1 red bell pepper stemmed, seeded, and sliced into strips
- 1 yellow or orange bell pepper stemmed, seeded, and sliced into strips
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 cups green beans fresh, stemmed and chopped
- 1/2 cup scallions chopped (sliced diagonally)or chopped cilantro
- 1/8 cup sesame seeds
Instructions
- Toast sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently.
- Set aside.
- Coat chicken strips in half the teriyaki sauce. Add oil to a pan or wok over medium heat. Cook for about 4-5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Set aside.
- Add green beans and water or chicken stock to the pan. Cover and cook for about 5 minutes, until the beans are crisp but tender. Add sesame oil and peppers to the pan with the beans. Cook uncovered for about 4 minutes. Add garlic and remaining teriyaki sauce, and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Return chicken to the pan and stir. Cook for one minute until warmed through. Remove from heat and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds. Garnish with scallions or cilantro.
- Serve with brown rice or noodles.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 287kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 1059mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g |
| SmartPoints (Freestyle): 9
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 9
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 9