Stir-Fried Chicken and Bok Choy is an easy stir fry recipe that only requires 15 minutes to make! This Asian inspired main course stir-fry that is full of veggies and a sweet and spicy sauce. This dish is full of flavor, yet light on the waistline!
If you love this simple Bok Choy Stir Fry, you will also love Simple Chicken Asparagus Stir Fry, Easy Fried Rice, and Orange Chicken.
Stir-Fried Chicken and Bok Choy
Bok Choy is popular in Asian cuisine and is absolutely delicious when stir-fried.
Paired with chicken, carrots and a slightly sweet and savory sauce, this stir fry, is one easy meal that packs in a lot of nutrition and flavor!l
What is Bok Choy?
- Bok choy is a member of the cabbage family and is has high amounts of nutrients, antioxidants, and Omega-3s.
- It is high in fiber and low in calories. (9 calories per cup!!)
- Bok Choy is especially rich in vitamin C, vitamin A, and vitamin K.
- For a vegetable, it is a great source of calcium, folate, and magnesium as well.
Bottom line–bok choy just tastes good and is versatile. I love sautéed bok choy, but it is is delicious as part of this stir fry as well. Grilled bok choy is fabulous as well. But if you can not locate in your store, feel free to use napa cabbage in place of the bok choy.
Ingredients
- Chicken--boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- Bok Choy
- Carrots
- Green Onions
- Sesame Seeds–for crunch
- Stir Fry Sauce
- Oil–cooking oil with high smoke point like sesame, coconut oil or canola oil.
Note if Using Sesame Oil: Be sure to use LIGHT sesame oil instead of dark sesame oil for this stir-fry–also be sure your sesame oil does not smell rancid before using and store sesame oil in the refrigerator to keep fresh.
Ingredients for Stir Fry Sauce
- Honey– Maple Syrup or brown sugar can be used in place of honey if desired.
- Ginger–freshly grated ginger, NOT powdered ginger
- Garlic
- Rice Wine Vinegar
- Soy Sauce–Be sure to use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari to keep this stir-fry gluten free.
How to Make Chicken and Bok Choy Stir Fry
Step One: Make the Stir-Fry Sauce
- Mix together honey, garlic, soy sauce, and rice wine vinegar together.
Step Two: Saute the Chicken and Vegetables
- Using an oil that has a high smoke point, like sesame oil, coconut oil, or canola oil, saute the chicken over medium-high heat until just browned.
- Add in the bok choy and other vegetables and saute until crisp tender.
- Add in the simple 5 ingredient stir fry sauce and stir it all up.
- Serve.
More 15 Minute Dinner Options
- 15 Minute Skinny Fettuccine Alfredo
- Honey Lemon Chicken Skillet
- Chicken Asparagus Stir Fry
- Easy Vegetable Fried Rice
The next time you are out and see bok choy, grab it and get cooking. In 15 minutes, you will have a tasty dinner that is good for you and easy to prepare.
Stir-Fried Chicken and Bok Choy
Ingredients
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 2 cloves of garlic grated or minced finely
- 2 tablespoons reduced sodium gluten-free soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
For the Stir Fry
- 1 teaspoon light sesame oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch chunks
- 1 head of bok choy washed and cut into 1 inch strips
- 2 large carrots peeled in strips or 1/2 cup matchstick carrots
- 5-6 green onions diced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro if desired
Instructions
- Stir together all the ingredients for the sauce and set aside.
- Heat sesame oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add in chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes. Add in bok choy, carrots, green onions, and sesame seeds. Stir continuously for 3 minutes and then add in sauce. Cook until sauce has coated the chicken and vegetables and heated through.
- Serve with a sprinkle of cilantro and toasted sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- Be sure to use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari to keep this gluten-free.
- Be sure to use LIGHT sesame oil instead of dark sesame oil for this stir-fry--also be sure your sesame oil does not smell rancid before using.
- Sesame oil needs to be kept in the refrigerator to remain fresh. Â
This was fabulous!!! We got the recipe in our Bush n Vine CSA box with Bok Choy and I’m so glad. This was my first time using this veggie and I’ve purchased more at the store just so we could make this again. The sauce was delicious with so much flavor and I absolutely was thrilled to include a new vegetable in our diets. Thanks!!
So glad you found this recipe and were able to put your CSA produce to good use.
Super delicious , quick and easy too!!
Glad this was a winner–and quick and easy is ALWAYS a good thing 😉
Thanks for sharing such an easy, flavorful recipe! I’m always looking for simple meals that use bok choy.
This is one of my favorite ways to use it up! Happy to hear you enjoyed as well.