Description
Savor the delightful blend of sweet honey and savory sesame oil in this quick and delicious honey sesame chicken—perfect for busy weeknights!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs, chopped
- 1/2 cup pure honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Chop the boneless chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil until well combined.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces in batches, searing until golden brown on all sides (about 5–7 minutes).
- Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken, stirring to coat evenly. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes or until thickened.
- Remove from heat and garnish with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
- Serve hot over rice or alongside stir-fried vegetables.
Notes
- For added crunch and color, incorporate bell peppers or snap peas during cooking.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of honey to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg