Description
A protein-packed delight featuring tender chicken breast infused with a rich, savory sauce and aromatic notes of garlic, ginger, and sesame.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil.
- Add the chicken pieces to the bowl and ensure they are well-coated. Cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Heat a pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated chicken along with all the marinade. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked and slightly caramelized on the edges.
- Stir in the sesame seeds and cook for another minute until they are toasted and fragrant.
- Serve the Chicken hot, garnished with chopped green onions.
Notes
Marinate up to 24 hours for best flavor. Pair with steamed rice or quinoa for a heartier meal.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg