Delicious Sesame Chicken
Indulge in the delightful flavors of homemade Sesame Chicken. This dish features tender, crispy chicken coated in a sweet and savory sauce, enhanced by toasted sesame seeds and fresh green onions. Perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings, it’s a quick and satisfying meal that will have everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp pure honey
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- Cooked rice or noodles for serving
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: chop garlic and green onions. Set aside.
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and garlic. Add chicken pieces and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the chicken: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through (5-7 minutes per side).
- Create the sauce: Pour leftover marinade into the skillet after cooking chicken and simmer until thickened (3-5 minutes).
- Add sesame seeds: Stir in toasted sesame seeds just before serving. Serve over rice or noodles, garnished with sliced green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Swap soy sauce for gluten-free options like tamari if needed. For a spicier kick, add crushed red pepper flakes to the marinade.