Easy Sesame Chicken
Easy Sesame Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that perfectly blends sweet, savory, and nutty flavors. This quick and easy recipe features crispy, tender chicken coated in a rich sesame sauce, making it the ideal choice for busy weeknights or entertaining guests. With minimal prep time and maximum flavor, you’ll savor each bite of this delicious meal served over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- Vegetable oil for cooking
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and pat dry.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, garlic, brown sugar, and sesame oil. Marinate chicken for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken in batches until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Combine remaining marinade with cornstarch to thicken. Pour over chicken in the skillet, stirring until evenly coated and bubbling.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds over chicken and mix well.
- Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg