Description
A delightful twist on a classic dish, this Asian High Protein Sesame Chicken features tender chicken marinated in a savory blend of soy sauce, garlic, and ginger, enhanced by toasty sesame oil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: cooked quinoa or rice for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together the soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Next, add the diced chicken to the mixture, ensuring all pieces are well-coated. Cover the bowl and allow it to marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Heat the sesame oil in a large pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add the marinated chicken to the pan. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
- Sprinkle the sesame seeds and sliced green onions over the chicken before serving, and serve over cooked quinoa or rice if desired.
Notes
For best flavor, marinate the chicken for 1-2 hours if time permits. Toasted sesame oil can be used for a stronger flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg