Description
A delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors, Honey Sesame Chicken brings family together with its tender chicken coated in a sticky honey glaze and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken (breast or thighs), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds, for garnish
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken: Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces, season with salt and pepper.
- Make the Sauce: In a bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil.
- Sauté the Chicken: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add vegetable oil and cook the chicken until golden brown.
- Add the Sauce and Veggies: Pour the sauce over the chicken, adding the veggies and cooking until just tender.
- Thicken the Sauce: Combine cornstarch with water and stir into the sauce to thicken.
- Garnish and Serve: Serve over rice or noodles, topped with sesame seeds and green onions.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, substitute soy sauce with tamari. You can also try tofu or shrimp as a protein substitute.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Honey Sesame Chicken, easy chicken recipes, family dinner