Description
A flavorful high protein dish featuring tender chicken coated in a sweet-tangy sesame sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1 green onion, sliced for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it shimmers.
- Sauté the minced garlic and ginger for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Cook the bite-sized chicken pieces, seasoning with salt and pepper, for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Mix together the soy sauce and honey in a small bowl, then pour over the cooked chicken.
- Finish by sprinkling the sesame seeds over the chicken, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Serve the sesame chicken on plates and garnish with sliced green onion.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Prepare chicken and sauce the night before for convenience. Cooking alternatives: Use an air fryer for crispy chicken or bake it for a healthier option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg