Description
Sweet Sesame Chicken is a delightful dish that tantalizes your taste buds with its sweet and savory flavors. Featuring tender, boneless chicken thighs coated in a luscious sauce made from honey and soy sauce, this recipe is both quick and easy to prepare, taking just 30 minutes from start to finish. Topped with toasted sesame seeds and garnished with fresh green onions, this Asian-inspired meal is perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. Pair it with steamed jasmine rice or stir-fried vegetables for a complete dining experience that will leave everyone at the table craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds
- Sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
- Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and add to the marinade; let sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the marinated chicken. Cook until golden brown and cooked through (about 6-8 minutes).
- Sprinkle sesame seeds over the chicken and stir to coat evenly.
- Serve hot garnished with sliced green onions.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 70mg