Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch or arrowroot powder
- 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions (optional)
- Cooked steamed rice or vegetables for serving
Instructions
- Begin by washing and cutting the chicken into bite-sized pieces. In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger to create the flavorful sauce. In another bowl, toss the chicken with cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the coated chicken pieces and cook for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through, stirring occasionally. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Pour the prepared sauce mixture into the same skillet and bring to a gentle simmer. Let it thicken slightly, about 2-3 minutes. Return the chicken to the skillet and toss to coat evenly with the sesame sauce.
- Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions over the chicken. Serve over steamed rice or vegetables for a complete, nutritious meal.
Notes
- For extra flavor, toast sesame seeds before adding them to the dish.
- Use thinly sliced chicken for faster cooking.
- Adjust spice level by adding chili flakes or sriracha.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Healthy, High Protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg