Easy Sesame Chicken: A Juicy Homemade Delight for Any Meal
Enjoy this easy sesame chicken recipe that is juicy and perfect for any meal. It’s a simple dish that brings a taste of the East to your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 3 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, garlic, and ginger to create a marinade. Add diced chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and add the marinated chicken. Cook until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds and green onions on top before serving.
- Serve with rice or noodles.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add chopped vegetables such as bell peppers or broccoli.
- Marinating the chicken longer enhances the flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Easy Sesame Chicken