Description

Satisfy your cravings with Easy Sesame Chicken, a delicious blend of tender chicken pieces coated in a glossy, savory-sweet sauce. This dish is enhanced with garlic and ginger, topped with crunchy sesame seeds for an irresistible finish. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, Easy Sesame Chicken delivers flavorful comfort in every bite.

Ingredients

Scale

3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
2 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and season lightly with salt and pepper.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add oil. Sauté chicken for 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
Pour the sauce into the skillet; simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
Return chicken to skillet; toss to coat in sauce. Cook for another minute.
Serve hot on plates or a platter, garnished with sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
Calories: 320
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 580mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 20g
Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: - Marinate chicken in soy sauce and garlic for extra flavor. - For a lighter version, use skinless chicken breasts and reduce sugar by substituting with stevia. - Add mixed vegetables or serve over rice for a complete meal.