Easy Sesame Chicken: A Quick and Delicious Homemade Delight
This easy sesame chicken recipe is a quick weeknight dinner that will delight the whole family with its delicious flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon green onions, sliced
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine chicken, soy sauce, sesame oil, and cornstarch. Marinate for 15 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add the marinated chicken and cook until golden brown.
- Stir in honey and sesame seeds, cooking until heated through.
- Garnish with green onions before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes.
- Serve over steamed rice or with a side of vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 32 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams
Keywords: Easy Sesame Chicken, Quick Chicken Recipe, Homemade Chicken Dish