Description
High protein sesame chicken is a delicious and nutritious dish that combines tender chicken with a savory sesame sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add garlic and ginger, sauté until fragrant.
- Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, and cornstarch.
- Pour sauce over chicken and stir to coat.
- Cook until the sauce thickens.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Serve with steamed vegetables or rice.
- Adjust sweetness by altering honey amount.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: high protein sesame chicken