Easy Sesame Chicken
Indulge in the deliciousness of Easy Sesame Chicken, featuring tender chicken pieces coated in a sweet-savory sauce and topped with crunchy sesame seeds. Ideal for weeknight dinners or impressing guests!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skilleting
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp pure honey
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
Instructions
- 1. Prep Your Chicken: Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- 2. Marinate: In a large bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, minced garlic, and rice vinegar. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 3. Cook the Chicken: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken (including any marinade) and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes.
- 4. Add Sesame Seeds: Sprinkle sesame seeds over the chicken while still in the pan. Let them toast slightly before serving.
- 5. Plate It Up: Serve the Easy Sesame Chicken on plates or bowls with fluffy rice or noodles. Drizzle with any remaining sauce from the pan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg