Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Honey Sesame Chicken, a sweet and savory dish that promises to elevate your weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Tender pieces of chicken are coated in a luscious honey sesame glaze, making each bite a burst of flavor complemented by crunchy toasted sesame seeds. This easy-to-make recipe requires minimal prep and cooks in under 30 minutes, allowing you to enjoy a restaurant-quality meal right at home. Serve it over fluffy rice or alongside vibrant stir-fried vegetables for a satisfying dinner that will impress family and friends alike. Get ready to experience the magic of this irresistible dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2–3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Toasted sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces; season with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix minced garlic, soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil to create the marinade.
- Marinate the chicken for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook the marinated chicken until golden brown on all sides.
- Add any remaining marinade along with cornstarch mixed with water; stir until thickened.
- Serve garnished with toasted sesame seeds over rice or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (113g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg