Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch or arrowroot powder
- 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger to create the sauce. Set aside.
- Toss chicken pieces with cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken in the skillet. Toss to coat evenly and cook for another 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Serve hot with steamed rice or vegetables.
Notes
- Adjust honey for a sweeter or more savory sauce.
- You can substitute chicken with tofu or shrimp for variety.
- Toast sesame seeds beforehand for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Healthy, Nutritious
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 290 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg