Asian High Protein Sesame Chicken
A bold and flavorful dish featuring marinated chicken, sesame oil, and a sweet hint from honey, perfect for quick weeknight dinners or meal prepping.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, sliced
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- Green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, mix together the sesame oil, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Add the sliced chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Sauté the chicken: Heat a pan over medium-high heat, add the marinated chicken, and cook until golden and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add some crunch: Sprinkle sesame seeds over the chicken and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Garnish before serving: Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve warm, alongside steamed rice or stir-fried veggies.
Notes
Don’t skip marinating; it’s the secret to flavorful chicken. You can use chicken thighs for more flavor and tenderness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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