Easy Sesame Chicken
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Easy Sesame Chicken, featuring tender chicken pieces coated in a glossy, savory-sweet sesame sauce. This quick and delightful dish is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests without the fuss. Serve it over fluffy rice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds for an unforgettable meal that brings warmth to your table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs), diced
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Cooked rice or noodles (for serving)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, minced garlic, and sesame oil. Add diced chicken and marinate for at least 20 minutes.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add a drizzle of oil. Cook the marinated chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- In another bowl, whisk brown sugar, rice vinegar, and any remaining marinade together. Pour this mixture into the skillet with the chicken; simmer for about 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Remove from heat and garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
- Serve over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg