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A vibrant plate of sesame chicken topped with toasted sesame seeds and fresh green onions, served on a stylish white dish with colorful vegetables around, glossy sauce coating the crispy chicken pieces, garnished for an elegant yet casual dinner presentation.

Healthy Sesame Chicken for Quick Weeknight Meals

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A quick and healthy sesame chicken recipe that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Crispy chicken tossed in a flavorful sesame sauce and topped with toasted seeds.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic to make the sauce. Set aside.
  2. Toss chicken pieces with cornstarch until evenly coated.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until crispy and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Pour the sauce over the chicken, tossing to coat evenly. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until heated through and glossy.
  5. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Serve hot over steamed rice or vegetables.

Notes

  • You can substitute honey with agave syrup for a vegan version.
  • For extra crunch, bake the chicken at 400°F (200°C) for 15 minutes before tossing in the sauce.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Method: Stir-fry
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Healthy, Low Carb

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 320 Kcal
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg