Ingredients
Chicken Breast 1 pound, sliced thin
Yellow Onion 1 large, sliced thick
Soy Sauce 1/2 cup, low sodium
Garlic 2 cloves, minced
Ginger 1 tablespoon, freshly grated
Sesame Oil 1 tablespoon plus more for garnish
Sesame Seeds 1 tablespoon, optional for garnish
Green Onions 2 stalks, thinly sliced (for garnish only)
Avocado Oil or other neutral oil 1 tablespoon
Kosher Salt 1/2 teaspoon (adjust to taste)
Black Pepper 1/4 teaspoon, freshly ground
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot
Add 1 tablespoon avocado oil and swirl to coat
Cook onions for 6-8 minutes until golden and slightly caramelized
Reduce heat to medium and add chicken slices in a single layer
Cook chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until browned and nearly done
Add garlic, ginger, 1/2 cup soy sauce, and sesame oil – stir to coat
Increase heat to medium-high and cook 3-4 minutes until chicken is fully cooked
Stir in green onions 30 seconds before removing from heat
Transfer to plates and sprinkle with sesame seeds
Notes
Use skinless chicken thighs for richer flavor or firm tofu for a vegetarian version
Add bell peppers, broccoli, or mushrooms during cooking for more veggies
Adjust soy sauce quantity to taste – start with 1/3 cup
Store leftovers in airtight containers up to 3 days
Freezes well for up to 2 months in freezer-safe bags
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Meals
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
- Diet: Low Carb, High Protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg