Easy Sesame Chicken: A Deliciously Simple Recipe for Home Chefs
Enjoy this quick and easy sesame chicken recipe that brings delicious flavors to your dinner table without the hassle.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, minced garlic, and cornstarch to create the marinade.
- Add chicken pieces to the marinade and let sit for 30 minutes.
- Heat a pan over medium heat and add the marinated chicken; cook until golden brown and cooked through.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds over the chicken and stir to combine.
- Serve over cooked rice, garnished with sliced green onions.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add vegetables such as bell peppers or broccoli to the stir-fry.
- This dish pairs well with steamed broccoli.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Easy Sesame Chicken, Sesame Chicken Recipe, Quick Dinner