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Colorful serving of sesame chicken on a rustic brown plate featuring golden-brown crispy chicken pieces coated in glossy sesame glaze, garnished with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions, set against a soft blurred background with fresh ingredients like garlic, ginger, and chopped scallions.

Healthy Sesame Chicken Delight

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A healthy, easy-to-make sesame chicken with a crispy texture and savory glaze, perfect for a nutritious dinner or meal prep.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (optional for thickening)

Instructions

  1. Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until golden and cooked through.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic.
  3. Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken and toss to coat evenly. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  4. If desired, add cornstarch mixture to thicken the sauce and cook until glossy.
  5. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.

Notes

  • For extra crunch, coat chicken with a light cornstarch dusting before cooking.
  • Adjust sweetness or saltiness by modifying honey and soy sauce amounts.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Healthy

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 320 Kcal
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 650mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg