Healthy Sesame Chicken

[Dawn]

Enjoy Chicken Even More!

Ingredients:​

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon minced ginger
• 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• Sliced green onions for garnish

Instructions:​

1. Prepare the Chicken:
   • In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with cornstarch until well coated.
2. Cook the Chicken:
   • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
   • Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
3. Make the Sauce:
   • In the same skillet, add garlic and ginger. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
   • Stir in soy sauce, honey (or maple syrup), rice vinegar, sesame oil, and water. Cook for another 2 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens slightly.
4. Combine Chicken and Sauce:
   • Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the sauce. Toss until the chicken is well coated.
5. Serve:
   • Transfer the sesame chicken to a serving plate.
   • Sprinkle sesame seeds and sliced green onions on top for garnish.
   • Serve with your choice of steamed vegetables or brown rice for a complete meal.

Enjoy your homemade healthier sesame chicken!

 

[beni]

Your Healthy Sesame Chicken recipe is like a tasty ninja! I love how it's packed with goodness like lean chicken and natural sweeteners. And that sauce? Mmm, so aromatic and savory! Thanks for this guilt-free yumminess!

 

[Caramellyy_]

Love this sesame chicken! My nephew and niece would love this recipe because they love chicken.