Ginger Sesame Chicken Stir Fry

For all the flavor-filled meal lovers out there, this recipe is for you! This Ginger Sesame Chicken Stir Fry is a great meal for weeknights, weekends, meal-prep – basically anything! It’s ready to go in about 45 minutes, and I promise it’s WELL worth the wait!

Nutritional benefits of this recipe:

• Ginger has anti-microbial benefits and is rich in antioxidants, helping balance our gut microbiome and manage free radicals. It helps reduce nausea, bloating, and intestinal gas. Promotes immune health.
• Garlic – also rich in antioxidants and has anti-microbial benefits. Promotes immune health.
• Sesame seeds / tahini – high in zinc, helps boost progesterone, decrease DHEAS, and increase SHBG (binds to excess free testosterone in women with PCOS). Also rich in manganese and calcium, promoting bone health.
• Cabbage and bell pepper – rich in polyphenols (antioxidants), fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
• Pink himalayan salt – rich in vitamins and minerals. Lower in sodium compared to table salt.
• Chicken – Rich in tryptophan, which promotes serotonin. Also rich zinc, selenium, iron, and b-vitamins. Eating protein helps regulate cravings, hunger, blood sugar, weight, and energy.
• Coconut aminos – made by fermenting coconut palm sap with sea salt. It is significantly lower in sodium compared to soy sauce, though, so it’s a healthier alternative.

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Ingredients

Avocado oil or olive oil – for cooking

Garlic cloves – for flavor.

Cabbage – or you can use a coleslaw mix.

Bell pepper

Ground chicken – or you can substitute turkey

Coconut aminos – for the sauce.

Tahini and sesame seeds – for sesame flavor

Ginger

Maple syrup – to add a touch of sweetness. Optional, omit if you don’t want it!

Salt, black pepper

Toppings: Green onion, cilantro, and sesame seeds are great as a garnish for this dish.

Method

1. Prep the sauce by mixing all of the ingredients together in a bowl. Set aside.
2. Prep the onion, cabbage, and bell pepper.
3. Add oil to a large skillet (I used a 17-inch cast iron) and bring to medium heat.
4. Add the onion and sauté for about 8-10 minutes until browned and slightly caramelized.
5. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 20-30 seconds.
6. Add another splash of oil if needed, then add the cabbage, bell pepper, and 1/4 tsp salt and stir into the dish, cook 8-10 minutes until softened and greatly reduced.
7. Add the ground chicken and another 1/4 tsp salt and cook about 8 minutes until cooked through, breaking it up as it cooks.
8. Turn heat down to low, then add the sauce and stir together. Let it cook for a few minutes. Taste test and add salt as desired.
9. Plate, top with sesame seeds, sliced green onion, and cilantro, and enjoy!

Modifications

• For ease of preparation, feel free to use a 14-16oz coleslaw mix in place of the cabbage. However, since coleslaw mix is usually shredded, it may take less time to cook on the stove, so be sure to keep an eye on it.
• Add more ginger to taste if you want it to be a more dominant flavor. I LOVE lots of ginger, but my husband prefers a little less, so I met in the middle for this recipe.
• Incorporate any other thinly sliced veggies such as carrots, shallots, bok choy, or fennel.

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Ginger Sesame Chicken Stir Fry

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• Author: Christine Manes
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 35 minutes
• Total Time: 45 minutes
• Yield: 4–5 servings 1x
• Category: Lunch, Dinner
• Method: Stovetop

Ingredients

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2 Tbsp avocado oil or olive oil

1 small-med sweet onion, thinly sliced (9oz)

4–5 garlic cloves, minced

14 oz cabbage, thinly sliced (about 8–10 cups)

1 large bell pepper, thinly sliced

1 lb ground chicken – or sub turkey

1/2 tsp salt, divided, to taste

Ginger Sesame Sauce:

1/3 cup coconut aminos

1 Tbsp tahini

2 Tbsp sesame seeds

2 tsp grated fresh ginger root (skin removed), more or less to taste for desired flavor

1/2 Tbsp maple syrup (or honey)

1/8 tsp black pepper

Garnish:

Sesame seeds

Sliced green onion

Chopped cilantro (optional)

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Instructions

1. Prep the sauce by mixing all of the ingredients together in a bowl. Set aside.
2. Preheat a large skillet (I used a 17-inch cast iron) to medium heat with avocado oil.
3. Prep the onion, cabbage, and bell pepper.
4. Add the onion and sauté for about 8-10 minutes until browned and slightly caramelized.
5. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 20-30 seconds.
6. Add another splash of oil if needed, then add the cabbage, bell pepper, and 1/4 tsp salt and stir into the dish, cook 8-10 minutes until softened and greatly reduced.
7. Add the ground chicken and another 1/4 tsp salt and cook about 8 minutes until cooked through, breaking it up as it cooks.
8. Turn heat down to low, then add the sauce and stir together. Let it cook for a few minutes. Taste test and add salt as desired.
9. Plate, top with sesame seeds, sliced green onion, and cilantro, and enjoy!
10. Please leave a comment and rating!! <3

Equipment

17-inch Cast Iron Skillet

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