Description
Savor the delightful balance of sweet and savory with this quick Honey Sesame Chicken recipe, ideal for busy weeknights or special gatherings. This dish combines tender chicken with a rich, honey-sesame sauce that will impress your family and friends while being simple to prepare. In just 25 minutes, you can create a flavorful meal that pairs beautifully with rice or noodles. Customize it by adding your favorite vegetables for a nutritious twist. Perfect as a meal prep option, leftovers can be easily stored and reheated for lunch or dinner later in the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup pure honey
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for thickening)
Instructions
- Begin by chopping the garlic and slicing the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and sesame oil until well combined.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a little oil and cook the chicken pieces for about 6-8 minutes until golden brown.
- Pour the prepared marinade over the cooked chicken and let it simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (150g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg