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Healthy Sesame Chicken


  • Author: Martha
  • Total Time: 25 min.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Chicken:

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil

For the Sauce:

  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons water

For Garnish:

  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken

  1. Coat the Chicken: Toss chicken pieces with cornstarch in a bowl until evenly coated. This step helps create a light crust and thickens the sauce as it cooks.
  2. Heat the Pan: Warm a nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add sesame oil.
  3. Cook the Chicken: Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.

Make the Sauce

  1. Combine Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, grated ginger, and minced garlic.
  2. Thicken the Sauce: Pour the mixture into the skillet and bring to a simmer. Stir in the cornstarch slurry, cooking until the sauce thickens slightly.

Combine and Garnish

  1. Add the Chicken: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce evenly.
  2. Garnish: Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
  • Prep Time: 10 min.
  • Cook Time: 15 min.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 servings
  • Calories: 320 kcal
  • Fat: 10g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 25g