Easy Sesame Chicken: A Flavorful Twist for Busy Home Cooks
A delicious and quick sesame chicken recipe that brings flavor to your family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 3 scallions, chopped
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, garlic, and ginger.
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and marinate in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a pan over medium heat, add the marinated chicken, and cook until golden brown.
- Sprinkle cornstarch and stir well until sauce thickens.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped scallions before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate overnight.
- This dish goes well with steamed rice or vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Easy Sesame Chicken, quick dinner, chicken recipe