Description
Honey Sesame Chicken is a delightful dish that combines crispy chicken bites with a luscious honey-soy glaze, creating a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. This easy-to-make recipe is an excellent choice for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, promising to impress your family and friends alike. With its vibrant presentation and irresistible aroma, this Honey Sesame Chicken will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 2 chopped green onions
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and ginger to create the marinade. Toss chicken in marinade and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear marinated chicken pieces until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add leftover marinade and water mixed with cornstarch to the skillet; stir until thickened.
- Remove from heat and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg