Description
Honey Sesame Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that brings the delightful flavors of Asian cuisine right to your table. Featuring tender, crispy chicken enveloped in a luscious honey-soy glaze, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between sweet and savory. It’s quick to prepare—ready in under 30 minutes—making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or special gatherings. Garnished with toasted sesame seeds and fresh green onions, this dish not only tastes divine but also presents beautifully. Serve it over fluffy jasmine rice or alongside vibrant stir-fried vegetables for a well-rounded and satisfying meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Fresh garlic
- Ginger root
- Low-sodium soy sauce
- Honey
- Sesame oil
- Rice vinegar
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients; chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince garlic and ginger.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil; whisk until blended.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook the chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Pour the sauce over the chicken; stir to coat and simmer for 3-5 minutes until thickened.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For added nutrition, toss in vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas during cooking. - To make it gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari. - Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of honey used.