Gluten Free Honey Sesame Chicken Stir-Fry

Total time45 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time15 min

Gluten Free Honey Sesame Chicken Stir-Fry

Sticky, glossy, and packed with bold flavor, this honey sesame stir-fry is the kind of weeknight dinner that feels like a treat without requiring much effort. The sauce comes together in one small bowl — tamari stands in for regular soy sauce here, which is the key swap that keeps everything wheat-free without sacrificing that deep, savory backbone. A touch of honey brings natural sweetness, fresh ginger adds a little brightness, and toasted sesame oil ties it all together with a nutty richness that clings beautifully to every piece of chicken and vegetable. Thinly sliced chicken gets a quick cornstarch coating before hitting a screaming-hot wok, which means you get golden, lightly crisped edges and a sauce that thickens into a proper glaze rather than a watery puddle. Broccoli and red bell pepper add color and crunch, and the whole thing is done in under 30 minutes from prep to plate. Served over white rice and finished with toasted sesame seeds and scallion greens, it makes four satisfying portions that look far more impressive than the effort involved.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the chicken

1 ½ lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced against the grain
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1 tbsp cornstarch
½ tsp kosher salt
¼ tsp black pepper

For the sauce

3 tbsp tamari
3 tbsp honey
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
1 tsp cornstarch
1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

For the stir-fry

2 tbsp neutral oil, divided
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
2 cups broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces
3 scallions, thinly sliced, white and green parts separated

For serving

2 tsp sesame seeds, toasted
cooked white rice, for serving

Instructions

1
In a medium bowl, toss the sliced chicken with 1 tbsp cornstarch, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Set aside to rest for 10 minutes while you prepare the sauce and vegetables.
2
In a small bowl, whisk together the tamari, honey, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, 1 tsp cornstarch, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using) until smooth. Set the sauce aside.

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