Easy Sesame Chicken
Savor the sweet and savory flavors of Easy Sesame Chicken, a quick and delightful dish that transforms your kitchen into a gourmet haven in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Season chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and sesame oil until well combined.
- Place chicken in the baking dish and pour half of the sauce over it, ensuring each piece is well coated.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes or until cooked through (internal temperature should reach at least 165°F or 74°C).
- In the last five minutes of baking, sprinkle sesame seeds over the top to toast them lightly.
- Transfer chicken to plates and drizzle with remaining sauce before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg