Easy Sesame Chicken
Indulge in the homemade delight of Easy Sesame Chicken, where crispy chicken meets a sweet and savory sesame glaze. This quick dish brings your favorite takeout experience right to your kitchen, perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. Tender chunks of chicken are enveloped in a fragrant sesame sauce, sprinkled with crunchy seeds, and served over fluffy rice or noodles. Enjoy this flavorful meal that’s sure to impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3–4 breasts)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger root, grated
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces; season with salt and pepper.
- Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; add chicken. Cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and ginger; sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Pour over the garlic mixture; bring to a simmer.
- Return chicken to skillet; toss to coat in sauce. Cook for another 3-5 minutes until heated through.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving over steamed rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg