Description
A quick and easy recipe for a flavorful Asian High Protein Sesame Chicken that’s perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Chicken Breast, skinless and boneless
- ¼ cup Soy Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Seeds
- ¼ cup Cornstarch
- Green Onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, and honey. Add the chicken and let it marinate for about 10 minutes while you prep.
- Prepare the Coating: In a separate bowl, add cornstarch and sesame seeds. Mix well.
- Coat the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the marinade (reserving the marinade), and coat each piece with the cornstarch mixture.
- Cook the Chicken: In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the chicken pieces and cook for about 4–5 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Add the Sauce: Pour the reserved marinade into the skillet and let it simmer for 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat, top with sliced green onions, and serve your Asian High Protein Sesame Chicken over your favorite grains or enjoy it plain!
Notes
For a vegetarian alternative, swap the chicken for tofu. Additional veggies like broccoli or snap peas can enhance nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken, sesame, quick meal, Asian recipe, high protein