Delicious Sesame Chicken
A flavorful and aromatic Asian-inspired dish with tender chicken, crispy sesame seeds, and a sweet soy glaze. Perfectly served over rice or noodles.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Garlic
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
Sesame Oil
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
Soy Sauce
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
Honey
- 2 tbsp pure honey
Sesame Seeds
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Green Onions
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
Serving
- cooked rice or noodles for serving
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: chop garlic and green onions. Set aside.
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and garlic. Add chicken pieces and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the chicken: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through (5-7 minutes per side).
- Create the sauce: Pour leftover marinade into the skillet after cooking chicken and simmer until thickened (3-5 minutes).
- Add sesame seeds: Stir in toasted sesame seeds just before serving. Serve over rice or noodles, garnished with sliced green onions.
Notes
For an extra crispy texture, pat the chicken dry before cooking, and ensure the skillet is hot before adding the chicken.