Description
Indulge in this easy Honey Sesame Chicken, featuring tender chicken pieces coated in a sweet and savory glaze, perfect for busy weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- ½ cup pure honey
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 3 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil to create the marinade.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and sauté until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes).
- Pour the sauce mixture over the cooked chicken and let simmer until thickened (3-5 minutes).
- Stir in the cornstarch-water mixture during the last minute of cooking for a glossy finish.
- Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving warm over rice or noodles.
Notes
- For extra crunch and nutrition, consider adding bell peppers or broccoli during cooking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat thoroughly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg