Description
Chicken with Sesame Honey Sauce is a delightful dish that transforms tender chicken pieces into a flavorful experience with its sweet and savory glaze. This quick and easy recipe can be prepared in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. The rich combination of honey, soy sauce, and sesame oil creates a sticky sauce that coats the chicken beautifully. Customize your meal by adding your favorite vegetables, ensuring everyone enjoys a deliciously satisfying dinner. Serve this dish over fragrant jasmine rice or in crunchy lettuce wraps for an interactive dining experience that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons honey
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- Toasted sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and pat dry.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, garlic, and sesame oil to create the marinade.
- Marinate the chicken in half of the marinade for at least 15 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook until browned (about 6-8 minutes).
- Pour remaining marinade over cooked chicken and simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and serve hot over rice or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 78mg