This Easy Honey Sesame Chicken is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken with a sweet and savory honey sesame sauce. It’s a perfect option for those seeking healthy dinner recipes that are both satisfying and quick to prepare.
With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, this recipe fits well into your collection of Chinese cooking recipes. It’s ideal for busy weeknights when you need yummy dinner ideas that can be made in no time.
Quick Honey Sesame Chicken
This honey sesame chicken features crispy chicken pieces coated in a sticky honey sauce, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions. The recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and serves 4 people, making it a fantastic choice for fast dinners or easy meals.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, sliced for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with cornstarch, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, add honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger. Stir and bring to a simmer for about 2 minutes.
- Combine: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle sesame seeds and sliced green onions over the chicken. Serve hot over cooked rice.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 4 servings
- Calories: 320kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
