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Healthy Sesame Chicken


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  • Author: Lara
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Description

Healthy Sesame Chicken is a delicious and nutritious dish that combines tender chicken with a rich, nutty sesame sauce. This easy-to-make recipe brings the flavor of a gourmet meal right into your kitchen, making it perfect for impressing guests or enjoying as a comforting weeknight dinner. With a balance of savory and sweet notes, this dish is sure to become a family favorite!


Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey (or maple syrup), sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Add chicken and marinate for 30 minutes.
  3. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) or heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Cook chicken until golden brown—6-8 minutes per side on the stovetop or bake for about 20 minutes.
  5. Simmer any remaining marinade in a saucepan until thickened.
  6. Serve chicken drizzled with sauce and topped with toasted sesame seeds.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Baking/Frying
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 580mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg