Description
Honey Sesame Chicken is a delightful dish that harmonizes sweet and savory flavors, making it an instant favorite for family dinners or gatherings. Picture tender chicken pieces enveloped in a glossy honey-sesame glaze, garnished with crunchy sesame seeds and fresh green onions. This recipe is not only quick to prepare—ready in under 30 minutes—but also highly adaptable to suit your tastes. Serve it over fluffy rice or alongside vibrant stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal that pleases all ages. With its irresistible aroma wafting through your kitchen, this Honey Sesame Chicken will become a staple in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- Sliced green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and tools.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, and minced garlic; marinate the chicken for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook marinated chicken for 5–6 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Reserve some marinade, pour the rest into the skillet, and simmer for about three minutes until thickened.
- Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the chicken while it simmers to coat evenly.
- Serve on plates or a platter, drizzled with remaining sauce and garnished with sliced green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg