Sesame Chicken Stir-Fry

Name: Sesame Chicken Stir-Fry
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 serving.
Ingredients: 1 boneless skinless chicken breast half, cut into thin strips; 2 teaspoons canola oil; 7 snow peas; 1 cup fresh broccoli florets; 1/3 cup julienned sweet red pepper; 3 medium fresh mushrooms, sliced; 3/4 cup chopped onion; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 cup cold water; 3 to 4 tablespoons soy sauce; Hot cooked rice; 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted

"When our children were little, my husband frequently worked late," recalls Michelle McWilliams of Fort Lupton, Colorado. "This eye-catching stir-fry was a satisfying alternative to a big dinner for me and the kids."

Ingredients

1 boneless skinless chicken breast half, cut into thin strips
2 teaspoons canola oil
7 snow peas
1 cup fresh broccoli florets
1/3 cup julienned sweet red pepper
3 medium fresh mushrooms, sliced
3/4 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup cold water
3 to 4 tablespoons soy sauce
Hot cooked rice
1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted

Directions

In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry chicken in oil for 6-8 minutes or until juices run clear. Remove chicken and set aside. In the same skillet, stir-fry peas, broccoli and red pepper for 2-3 minutes. Add mushrooms and onion; stir-fry for 3-4 minutes.
Combine cornstarch and sugar; stir in water and soy sauce until smooth. Add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Return chicken to the pan; cook until mixture is heated through and vegetables are tender. Serve over rice. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 398 calories, 14g fat (2g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 2858mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 7g fiber), 36g protein.

Originally published as Sesame Chicken Stir-Fry in Taste of Home August/September 2000

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Mommatas

Feb 14, 2011

I made this recipe but changed out some of the vegetables and deleted the sesame seeds, my husband hates seeds. Other than those changes it was awesome!
Frank123

Sep 14, 2009

I made it today and it's a keeper. My wife and I like our foods seasoned pretty well, so I just put in a little seasoning.