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Frozen vegetable stir fry in sesame garlic sauce served over rice
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Frozen Vegetable Stir Fry With Sesame Garlic Sauce

The best healthy dinner for low energy evenings. Frozen vegetable stir fry with sesame garlic sauce is fast, easy, and delicious.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Chinese
Keyword: Balanced, Easy, Healthy, High Protein, Weeknight Dinners
Servings: 4
Author: Miranda Galati, MHSc, RD

Equipment

  • large non-stick skillet with lid

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast cubed
  • salt and pepper
  • 3 cups frozen vegetable mix I used California style blend

Sesame Garlic Stir Fry Sauce

  • 1/4 cup plus 1 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 1/4 cup water or low sodium chicken broth
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 green onions sliced small
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 tsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp chili crisp adjust to taste

For Serving

  • 3-4 cups cooked rice
  • sesame seeds and green onion for garnish

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, add all ingredients for sesame garlic stir fry sauce. Whisk together with a fork until combined and smooth. Set aside.
  • Heat a large non-stick skillet to medium heat.
  • Add chicken to the pan and use tongs to distribute evenly, avoiding crowding. Add salt and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside.
  • Add frozen vegetables to the pan. Cover with a lid and cook for 5 minutes. Stir, and cover again for 2-3 minutes. Repeat until all vegetables are defrosted and fork-tender. If needed, cook for 1-2 minutes uncovered to evaporate any excess liquid.
  • Add cooked chicken back to the pan with stir fry sauce and stir. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes or until sauce is just warmed through. The sauce can separate if cooked too long, so keep an eye on it.
  • Prepare your dinner bowls with rice. Spoon chicken stir fry over rice and top with sesame seeds, green onions, and other toppings as desired.

Notes

Nutrition facts calculated without edamame.

Nutrition

Calories: 588kcal | Carbohydrates: 79g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 1036mg | Potassium: 989mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 9346IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 4mg