Description
Honey Sesame Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that perfectly balances crispy chicken with a sweet and savory honey sesame sauce. This easy-to-make recipe not only delights your taste buds but also makes for an impressive meal at any gathering. In just a few simple steps, you can serve a vibrant dish that’s sure to be a hit with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup pure honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. Add chicken pieces and marinate for at least 20 minutes.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the marinated chicken until golden brown and cooked through (5-7 minutes).
- While the chicken cooks, whisk together honey, brown sugar, and sesame seeds in another bowl.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken in the skillet and let it bubble for another minute until thickened.
- Serve over steamed rice or noodles with remaining sauce drizzled on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize this dish by adding your favorite vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli for extra nutrition. For a twist on the recipe, substitute chicken with tofu or shrimp.