Description
Savor the irresistible delight of Honey Sesame Chicken, a quick and easy dish that combines crispy chicken with a sweet and savory honey sauce. Perfect for family dinners or busy weeknights, this recipe features tender chicken pieces coated in a luscious sauce made with sesame oil, garlic, and soy sauce. Whether served over fluffy steamed rice or alongside colorful veggies, it’s a guaranteed hit that will leave everyone asking for seconds. With its delightful flavors and satisfying texture, Honey Sesame Chicken offers a delicious twist to your regular meal rotation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- ½ cup cornstarch
- Salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper; coat in cornstarch.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; fry chicken until golden (5-7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant, then stir in honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, and cook until slightly thickened (2-3 minutes).
- Return chicken to the skillet; toss to coat in the sauce and heat through (2-3 minutes).
- Serve garnished with sesame seeds and green onions over steamed rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 322
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 72mg