Description
A simple and healthy sesame chicken recipe that’s easy to make at home. Perfect for a quick dinner with lean protein and bold flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium)
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger.
- Add chicken cubes to the marinade, coat well, and let sit for 15 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken for 5-6 minutes until no longer pink inside.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds and red pepper flakes, then stir for 1 more minute.
- Serve hot with steamed vegetables or rice.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, cook chicken in small batches.
- Adjust honey for sweetness preference.
- Use tamari for a gluten-free option.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: healthy sesame chicken, easy dinner, high protein