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Honey Sesame Chicken Dish

Honey Sesame Chicken

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4.5 from 150 reviews

Honey Sesame Chicken is a quick and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with a sticky, sweet glaze, making it a perfect weeknight meal your family will love.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 4

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger root, grated
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 green onions, chopped

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil to create the marinade.
  2. Add chicken pieces to the marinade and let sit for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken in batches and cook until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes).
  4. Pour remaining marinade into the skillet and simmer until thickened.
  5. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.

Notes

  •  For added nutrition, consider adding vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas during cooking.
  •  This recipe can easily be made gluten-free by using gluten-free soy sauce.
  • Author: Sophie
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 720mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 48g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg