Description
A delightful dish that combines sweet honey and savory soy sauce with tender chicken, creating a family favorite that’s great for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken (breast or thighs)
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (dark or light)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, minced
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Oil for cooking
Instructions
- Cut your chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, ginger, and rice vinegar.
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat and add chicken pieces. Sauté until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour the honey-soy mixture over the chicken and stir to coat thoroughly. Allow to simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.
- Serve over fluffy white rice or steamed veggies.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, use tamari instead of soy sauce. Brown sugar can substitute honey if you’re in a pinch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: honey sesame chicken, family recipes, easy weeknight dinner, Asian cuisine, chicken recipes