Honey Sesame Chicken
Experience the delightful fusion of sweet and savory with our Honey Sesame Chicken, a quick and easy dish that will elevate your family dinners any night of the week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup pure honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and marinate chicken in a mixture of soy sauce, honey, garlic, and sesame oil for 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook marinated chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Pour the remaining marinade into the skillet and simmer for 3-5 minutes until it thickens to create a sticky glaze.
- Stir in toasted sesame seeds before serving. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
– For gluten-free options, substitute soy sauce with tamari.
– Add vegetables such as bell peppers or broccoli during cooking for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (220g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For gluten-free options, substitute soy sauce with tamari.- Add vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli during cooking for extra nutrition.