Honey Sesame Chicken
Honey Sesame Chicken is a quick and delicious dish that elevates your weeknight dinners with its sweet and savory honey sesame sauce. Featuring tender chicken pieces, this recipe is not only easy to make but also irresistibly flavorful, making it a go-to for family meals or gatherings. Serve it over steamed rice or alongside fresh vegetables for a satisfying meal everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup pure honey
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then marinate in soy sauce for 30 minutes if desired.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and sesame oil until well combined.
- Place seasoned chicken in the baking dish and pour the sauce over them. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 585mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider incorporating crushed red pepper flakes into the sauce. - Substitute honey with maple syrup for a different sweetness profile. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently in a skillet.