Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari for a gluten-free option
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch or arrowroot powder
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- Optional: chopped scallions for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Add the chicken pieces and marinate for 10 minutes.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden and cooked through.
- In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch or arrowroot with water until smooth. Add remaining soy sauce and honey to the skillet. Pour in the cornstarch mixture and stir to thicken the sauce.
- Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the chicken and toss to coat evenly. Garnish with chopped scallions if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of honey or soy sauce to taste for sweetness or saltiness.
- Ensure chicken is cooked thoroughly for safety.
- For extra flavor, add chili flakes or Sriracha.
- Serve over steamed rice or quinoa with stir-fried vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Entree
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Healthy, Low-fat
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280 Kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg