Description
Easy Sesame Chicken is a delightful Asian-inspired dish that combines tender, crispy chicken pieces with a sweet and savory sesame sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual family gatherings. With minimal prep and cooking time, even novice cooks can serve up a flavorful meal that pairs wonderfully with rice or noodles. Customize the dish to suit your taste by adjusting the sweetness or spice level, making it a versatile option for everyone at the table. Garnished with fresh green onions and toasted sesame seeds, this Easy Sesame Chicken not only tastes incredible but also looks appealing, ensuring it will impress both family and guests alike.
Ingredients
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Fresh garlic
- Fresh ginger
- Low-sodium soy sauce
- Honey
- Toasted sesame oil
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces; season with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook chicken until golden brown (about 5 minutes).
- Mix soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, minced ginger, and sesame oil in a bowl to create the sauce.
- Pour the sauce over cooked chicken; stir to coat evenly.
- Simmer on medium-low heat for 3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve garnished with extra sauce, toasted sesame seeds, and green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg