Description
Sweet Sesame Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that perfectly balances sweetness and savory flavors, elevating your home dining experience to restaurant-quality. This easy-to-make recipe features tender chicken pieces coated in a glossy sauce made from honey and soy sauce, garnished with crunchy sesame seeds for an added texture. In just about 30 minutes, you can create a flavorful meal that delights the whole family. Serve it over fluffy rice or noodles, and watch your loved ones enjoy every bite. Whether it’s a cozy family dinner or an impressive dish for guests, Sweet Sesame Chicken is sure to impress with its vibrant colors and irresistible aroma.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and mince garlic.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, garlic, cornstarch, and sesame oil to create the sauce.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add chicken in a single layer and cook until golden (5-7 minutes).
- Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken; stir to coat and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until thickened.
- Garnish with toasted sesame seeds before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg