Description
A flavorful and high-protein dish featuring succulent chicken breast marinated in a savory sesame sauce, finished with crunchy sesame seeds and fresh green onions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine sesame oil, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and ginger. Stir until well mixed.
- Add the diced chicken to the bowl, tossing to coat each piece with the marinade. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and pour in the marinated chicken. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
- Before serving, sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, use tamari instead of soy sauce. Honey can be swapped with maple syrup for a vegan version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken, sesame, high protein, dinner, quick meal