Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce or tamari (gluten-free option)
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch or arrowroot powder
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- Optional: sliced green onions, for garnish
- Steamed rice or quinoa, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Cut the chicken into uniform bite-sized pieces and set aside.
- Make the Sesame Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and rice vinegar.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from skillet.
- Prepare the Thickening Mixture: In a small bowl, combine cornstarch with water until smooth.
- Combine and Simmer: Pour the sesame sauce into the skillet, bring to a gentle simmer. Add cooked chicken and stir to coat. Slowly add the cornstarch mixture, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add Sesame Seeds: Sprinkle sesame seeds over the chicken and toss gently to combine.
- Serve and Garnish: Serve your healthy sesame chicken hot over steamed rice or quinoa, garnished with sliced green onions. Pair with vegetables for a complete meal.
Notes
- You can substitute tamari or coconut aminos for soy sauce to make the dish gluten-free.
- Use skinless chicken for a healthier option.
- This dish can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the microwave or skillet until warm.
- Add chili flakes or sriracha for a spicy variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
- Diet: Healthy, Low-fat
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg