Easy Sesame Chicken: A Juicy, Homemade Delight to Savor
A delicious and easy recipe for homemade sesame chicken that captures the essence of your favorite takeout dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 3 green onions chopped
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken and cook until golden brown.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger.
- Pour sauce over the chicken and stir to coat.
- Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Serve over rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 8 grams
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 2 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Easy Sesame Chicken, Homemade Sesame Chicken, Asian Cuisine