Description
Honey Sesame Chicken is a delicious dish featuring tender chicken pieces coated in a sweet and savory honey sesame sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger to create the sauce.
- In another bowl, toss the chicken pieces with cornstarch until well coated.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the chicken, cooking until golden brown.
- Pour the honey sauce over the chicken and stir to coat evenly.
- Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds and green onions on top before serving.
Notes
- Serve with steamed rice or vegetables for a complete meal.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey according to your taste.
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Honey Sesame Chicken, Chicken Recipes, Asian Cuisine