Best 5 Sesame Chicken And Shiitake Stir Fry Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of the Orient with our delectable Sesame Chicken and Shiitake Stir-Fry recipe. This culinary delight combines tender chicken, savory shiitake mushrooms, and an array of vibrant vegetables, all coated in a luscious sesame sauce that strikes the perfect balance between sweet and savory.

Our comprehensive guide takes you through the entire cooking process, from prepping the ingredients to mastering the art of stir-frying. We've included detailed instructions, helpful tips, and stunning food photography to ensure your dish turns out perfect.

In addition to the main recipe, we've also included variations to cater to different dietary preferences and tastes. Whether you're looking for a gluten-free, vegetarian, or spicy version, we've got you covered.

So, gather your ingredients, fire up your wok or skillet, and embark on a culinary journey that will transport you to the heart of Asia. Your taste buds will thank you!

Recipes included in the article:

1. Sesame Chicken and Shiitake Stir-Fry: The classic recipe that combines chicken, shiitake mushrooms, and vegetables in a flavorful sesame sauce.

2. Gluten-Free Sesame Chicken and Shiitake Stir-Fry: A variation that uses tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce to create a gluten-free version of the dish.

3. Vegetarian Sesame Shiitake Stir-Fry: A meatless version that replaces chicken with tofu or tempeh, making it a protein-packed and flavorful vegetarian meal.

4. Spicy Sesame Chicken and Shiitake Stir-Fry: For those who enjoy a bit of heat, this variation adds chili peppers or Sriracha sauce to the sesame sauce, creating a spicy and tantalizing dish.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

EASY SESAME CHICKEN STIR-FRY



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This sesame chicken stir-fry is a very tasty, yet wholesome dish.

Provided by Mitchell Webber

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 18

½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
½ medium orange, juiced
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 teaspoons stevia powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 (8 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup broccoli florets
½ cup canned bamboo shoots, drained
½ cup chopped red bell pepper
½ cup chopped yellow bell pepper
½ cup chopped orange bell pepper
½ cup thinly sliced green onion
1 tablespoon black sesame seeds
1 cup cooked long-grain white rice
1 cup cooked wild rice

Steps:

  • Combine soy sauce, orange juice, sesame oil, stevia powder, garlic powder, and ginger for teriyaki dressing in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly; continue cooking until the mixture thickens slightly. Remove and set aside.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add vegetable oil and heat until shimmering, 1 to 2 minutes. Add chicken and garlic; stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes. Add broccoli and continue to stir-fry, 4 to 6 minutes. Add bamboo shoots and bell peppers; cook for an additional 4 to 6 minutes.
  • Carefully pour the teriyaki dressing into the skillet (watch for splattering); cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, and the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes more.
  • Remove from heat and stir in green onion and sesame seeds, reserving some of each for garnish. Serve immediately over cooked white and wild rice with the reserved green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.6 calories, Carbohydrate 34.6 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 30.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 1133.3 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

STIR-FRY WITH SHIITAKI AND CHICKEN



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Provided by Food Network

Time 28m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 carrot, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup broccoli florets
1 cup cauliflower florets
1 pound skinless chicken breasts, cut in strips
1 teaspoon olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
2 tablespoons soy sauce, low sodium
1 pinch chili flakes
1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced
1 ounce mushrooms, quartered
1 ounce shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and halved
1 bunch spinach, chopped
1 zucchini, cut on a bias into 1/4-inch thick slices
4 scallions, sliced into 1-inch lengths
Cilantro sprigs, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a pot of boiling water, blanch the carrots, broccoli and cauliflower for 30 seconds each. Immediately remove each to an ice bath to cool and stop the cooking. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large saute pan over high heat, saute the chicken slices in the oil, garlic, ginger, and soy sauce, tossing for 2 minutes. Next, add the chili flakes, bell pepper, mushrooms, spinach, blanched veggies, zucchini, and scallions. Continue to toss for an additional 3 minutes. Add a splash more of soy sauce, if desired, and continue to cook for an additional minute. Remove from heat. Plate 5 strips of chicken on each plate and 8 ounces of stir-fried vegetables per plate. Garnish with a sprig of cilantro.

CHICKEN STIR-FRY



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In my home, one of our go-to dishes for Chinese takeout is chicken and broccoli. It's so flavorful and never dry! The secret to the super tender meat is velveting, the technique of cooking marinated proteins briefly in hot oil. I wanted to replicate the same flavors and textures at home in a budget-friendly way. With just a few fresh vegetables, lots of pantry condiments and only one chicken breast, this recipe will serve four. If you have any leftovers or are meal planning, the velveting technique ensures that the chicken will remain succulent even when reheated.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 boneless, skinless chicken breast, about 12 ounces
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
One 1-inch piece ginger, peeled and cut into matchsticks
2 cloves garlic, chopped
8 ounces broccoli florets
4 ounces shiitake or button mushrooms, stemmed and sliced 1/2 inch thick
1 small carrot, peeled and cut into 3-inch-long matchsticks
1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken stock
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper, optional
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
3 cups steamed jasmine rice, for serving

Steps:

  • Place the chicken breast in the freezer until firm enough to thinly slice, about 20 minutes. Using a sharp or serrated knife, thinly slice the chicken 1/8 inch thick. Transfer to a medium bowl and drizzle in 1 tablespoon of the soy sauce. Let sit for 10 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil and 1 tablespoon of the cornstarch and mix well. Set aside in a cool place for 20 minutes.
  • Whisk the remaining 2 teaspoons cornstarch with 2 teaspoons water in a small bowl; set aside.
  • Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a wok or large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil starts to shimmer, add the chicken slices in an even layer and cook, undisturbed, until they just turn opaque, about 45 seconds. Flip and cook, undisturbed, until almost entirely opaque, 45 seconds to 1 minute. Remove to a bowl.
  • Add the ginger and garlic to the wok. Cook, stirring often, until the garlic is slightly golden brown, about 30 seconds. Add the broccoli and toss to coat; cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 minute. Add the mushrooms and carrot; toss to combine. Add the Shaoxing wine and cook, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Add the chicken stock, white pepper if using, chicken and the remaining 1 tablespoon soy sauce.
  • Mix the cornstarch mixture in the bowl until well combined then add to the wok. Stir until everything is nicely coated, reduce the heat to medium low and cover with a lid. Cook until the sauce has thickened slightly and the chicken is cooked through, about 2 minutes. Drizzle with the sesame oil. Toss until everything is well combined and transfer to a serving platter. Enjoy warm with steamed rice on the side.

SESAME CHICKEN STIR-FRY



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"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."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 1 serving.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

  • 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 : Calories 398 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 2858mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 36g protein.

GLAZED SHIITAKES WITH BOK CHOY



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Gorgeous glazed shiitake mushrooms and tender green bok choy sparked with ginger, sesame and hot pepper work beautifully against more staid flavors, so consider serving them next to a traditional roast chicken or turkey. They also are delicious draped over a pile of rice.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, quick, vegetables, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds baby bok choy
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 small dry red Chinese hot peppers
1 pound shiitake mushrooms (about 4 dozen), stems removed
Salt and pepper
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon grated ginger
1 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
3 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce
6 scallions, sliced diagonally, for garnish
1 tablespoon roasted sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Cut off and discard stem ends of bok choy. Separate leaves, rinse and drain. Drop leaves into boiling water and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until barely cooked. Immediately remove, rinse with cool water, drain and pat dry. Arrange leaves in one layer on an ovenproof earthenware platter, then set aside.
  • Put a large wok or cast-iron skillet over high heat. Add oil and heat until nearly smoking, then add hot peppers and shiitake caps, stirring to coat. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Stir-fry for 2 minutes. Reduce heat slightly and add garlic, ginger, sugar, sesame oil and tamari. Stir-fry for 1 minute more.
  • Spoon shiitake and pan juices over reserved cooked bok choy. Serve at room temperature, or if you prefer, reheat covered with foil for 10 to 15 minutes in a hot oven. Garnish with scallions and sesame seeds, if using.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 107, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 463 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cut vegetables or a food processor to chop the vegetables.
  • If you don't have shiitake mushrooms, you can use other types of mushrooms, such as oyster or cremini mushrooms.
  • To make the sauce, you can whisk all of the ingredients together in a bowl or jar. Alternatively, you can heat the ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.
  • To cook the chicken, you can use a wok or a large skillet. Heat the oil over medium-high heat and then add the chicken. Cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes, or until it is cooked through.
  • To assemble the dish, simply add the cooked chicken and vegetables to the sauce. Stir to combine and then serve over rice or noodles.

Conclusion:

This sesame chicken and shiitake stir-fry is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is tender and flavorful, the vegetables are crisp-tender, and the sauce is rich and savory. Serve this dish over rice or noodles and enjoy!

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