Description
Honey Sesame Chicken is a delightful dish that perfectly balances sweet and savory flavors, making it a favorite for weeknight dinners and special occasions alike. This quick and easy recipe features tender chicken pieces coated in a rich honey glaze, garnished with crunchy toasted sesame seeds. With the aromatic blend of fresh garlic and soy sauce, this dish not only tantalizes your taste buds but also fills your home with an irresistible fragrance. In just about 30 minutes, you can whip up this delicious meal to serve over fluffy steamed rice or alongside vibrant stir-fried vegetables, ensuring it’s a hit with everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2–3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup pure honey
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and rice vinegar. Add chicken and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken along with the marinade for 7-10 minutes until golden brown.
- Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the chicken before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg