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Easy Healthy Sesame Chicken Quick Weeknight Dinner 2026 08 24 093856 1024x683 1

Easy Healthy Sesame Chicken


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  • Author:mateo
  • Total Time:38 minutes
  • Yield:4 servings
  • Diet:Gluten-Free Optional, Dairy-Free, High-Protein

Description

A cozy favorite dish that combines delicious sesame flavor and tender chicken, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.


Ingredients

  • 1pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoonssesame oil
  • 1/4 cuplow-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoonshoney or maple syrup
  • 2cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoonginger, freshly grated
  • 2 tablespoonssesame seeds
  • 2green onions, chopped
  • Cooked rice, for serving


Instructions

  1. Marinatethe chicken: In a bowl, combine the chicken pieces with sesame oil, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger. Let this marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Cookthe chicken: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the marinated chicken. Cook until golden brown, approximately 6-8 minutes.
  3. Addsesame seeds: Once cooked, sprinkle the sesame seeds over the chicken and stir to coat.
  4. Garnishand serve: Remove from heat, garnish with chopped green onions, and serve the sesame chicken over rice.

Notes

Use fresh garlic and ginger for best flavor. Adjust sweetness or add chili flakes according to your taste.

  • Prep Time:30 minutes
  • Cook Time:8 minutes
  • Category:Main Course
  • Method:Stovetop
  • Cuisine:Asian