Description
Sesame Chicken is a delightful Asian-inspired dish that harmonizes tender, crispy chicken pieces with a rich, sweet-savory sauce. Perfect for both weeknight dinners and entertaining guests, this easy recipe allows you to bring restaurant-quality flavor right to your home kitchen. With just a handful of ingredients and simple preparation steps, you can create a memorable meal that pairs beautifully with rice or noodles. The secret lies in the combination of low-sodium soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil, which creates a delectable glaze that’s incredibly satisfying. Finished off with toasted sesame seeds and fresh green onions, this Sesame Chicken not only tastes amazing but also presents beautifully on the plate, making it an irresistible option for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and sesame oil. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Dredge marinated chicken pieces in cornstarch.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken until golden brown (about 5 minutes per batch).
- Mix leftover marinade with additional soy sauce and honey; pour over cooked chicken and simmer until thickened.
- Garnish with toasted sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
Serve over steamed rice or alongside fresh veggies for a balanced meal.
To make it gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (227g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: - For deeper flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.- Serve over steamed rice or alongside fresh vegetables for a balanced meal.- To make it gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce.