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Description
This Easy Honey Sesame Chicken recipe delivers a flavorful and satisfying meal in under 30 minutes. It’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- Chopped green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- In a separate bowl, toss chicken pieces with cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour the honey sesame sauce over the chicken and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken, about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions.
- Serve immediately over rice or noodles.
Notes
- For crispier chicken, bake in a single layer on a sheet pan at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your spice preference.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg