Description
Honey Sesame Chicken is a deliciously easy dish that marries sweet and savory flavors, transforming simple chicken into a restaurant-quality meal. This recipe features tender, succulent pieces of boneless skinless chicken coated in a rich honey-soy glaze, enhanced with aromatic garlic and topped with toasted sesame seeds. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions. Serve it over fluffy rice or alongside colorful vegetable stir-fries for a complete meal that delights both the palate and the appetite. Impress your family and friends with this simple yet flavorful dish that brings the taste of Asian cuisine right to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 3 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup Pure Honey
- 1/4 cup Low-Sodium Soy Sauce
- 1 tsp Sesame Oil
- 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince garlic.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and sesame oil.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook until golden brown (7-10 minutes).
- Pour sauce over chicken; simmer for 3-5 minutes until thickened.
- Toast sesame seeds in a separate pan until golden.
- Serve chicken topped with sesame seeds and remaining sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg