Description
Honey Sesame Chicken is a delightful dish featuring tender chicken coated in a sweet and savory glaze, topped with crunchy sesame seeds. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and chop green onions; set aside.
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, garlic, and sesame oil. Add chicken pieces, coat well, and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear marinated chicken until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes total).
- Whisk together brown sugar, cornstarch, water, and any leftover marinade. Pour into the skillet with cooked chicken.
- Stir in toasted sesame seeds and simmer until the sauce thickens (2-3 minutes).
- Garnish with chopped green onions and serve immediately over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: - For added nutrition, incorporate vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas. - Swap chicken for tofu or shrimp for a delightful twist. - Marinating overnight enhances flavor.