Easy Sesame Chicken: A Juicy Twist on a Classic Favorite
This easy sesame chicken recipe takes a classic favorite and adds a juicy twist.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, garlic, ginger, and cornstarch.
- Add diced chicken to the mixture and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the marinated chicken.
- Cook until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds and green onions over the chicken before serving.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes to the marinade.
- Serve over rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Easy Sesame Chicken, Chicken Recipe, Quick Dinner