Healthy Sesame Chicken: A Deliciously Wholesome Twist on Takeout
Enjoy a healthier version of sesame chicken with this delicious recipe that maintains all the flavors you love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together the soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and cornstarch until smooth.
- In a skillet, heat the sesame oil over medium-high heat and add the diced chicken.
- Cook until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and stir to coat evenly. Let it simmer for another 3-4 minutes.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds and green onions on top before serving.
Notes
- For extra crunch, serve with steamed broccoli or over brown rice.
- Customize with your favorite vegetables for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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