Description
Easy Honey Sesame Chicken is a flavorful fusion of sweet and savory that elevates ordinary chicken to extraordinary heights. Coated in a luscious honey glaze and topped with crunchy sesame seeds, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests. In just minutes, you can savor tender pieces of chicken enveloped in a mouthwatering sauce that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup pure honey
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces; season with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and sesame oil.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Pour sauce over cooked chicken; simmer for 2 minutes until thickened.
- Garnish with toasted sesame seeds before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (113g)
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg