Easy Sesame Chicken: A Quick and Flavorful Weeknight Delight
Easy Sesame Chicken is a quick and delicious meal that can be made in no time, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 cup sesame oil
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 4 cups cooked rice
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger.
- Add chicken pieces and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the marinated chicken until golden brown and cooked through.
- Stir in sesame seeds during the last few minutes of cooking.
- Serve over cooked rice.
Notes
- For added flavor, top with sliced green onions.
- You can adjust the amount of honey for sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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