Description
A healthier option for dinner, this Healthy Honey Sesame Chicken combines the goodness of lean protein with a delightful sweetness and crunch, perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb Chicken Breast, skinless and boneless
- ¼ cup Honey
- ¼ cup Low-Sodium Soy Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Freshly Grated Ginger
- 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds
- ¼ cup Green Onions, sliced
- 1 cup Bell Peppers, sliced
- Rice or Quinoa (for serving)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Add chicken breast pieces and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Remove chicken from marinade and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Reserve marinade for later.
- In the same skillet, pour the reserved marinade and simmer for 2-3 minutes until it thickens.
- Add sliced bell peppers and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until tender.
- Slice chicken and serve over rice or quinoa, drizzled with sauce, and topped with sesame seeds and green onions.
Notes
For deeper flavor, marinate overnight. Keep an eye on the chicken to avoid overcooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Healthy, Chicken, Honey, Sesame, Asian Cuisine, Quick Meal