Easy Sesame Chicken: A Quick and Flavorful Family Favorite
A simple and delicious recipe for sesame chicken that’s quick to prepare and perfect for the whole family.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 3 cups cooked rice for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, garlic, and ginger.
- Marinate the chicken pieces in the sauce mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the marinated chicken until browned and cooked through.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds over the top and stir to combine.
- Serve the sesame chicken over cooked rice.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add some chopped vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli.
- Adjust the honey to taste for a sweeter or less sweet sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 2 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Easy Sesame Chicken, quick recipes, family meals