Easy Sesame Chicken: A Quick and Delicious Dinner Delight
This easy sesame chicken recipe is a quick and delicious dinner option that your family will love. Perfect for weeknights!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, corn starch, garlic, and ginger.
- Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and marinate in the sauce for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a pan over medium heat, add the marinated chicken, and cook until golden brown and cooked through.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds over the chicken and stir well.
- Serve the chicken over cooked rice and garnish with sliced green onions.
Notes
- For added crunch, top with extra sesame seeds.
- This dish can also be served with steamed vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Easy Sesame Chicken, quick dinner, chicken recipes