Healthy Sesame Chicken

With loads of flavor from fresh garlic and ginger, this easy stovetop recipe ready in just 25 minutes!

Course Main Course

Cuisine Asian

Keyword Healthy Sesame Chicken, Healthy Sesame Chicken Recipe

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 960kcal

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts OR chicken thighs cut into ½ inch strips or cubes
2 Tablespoons cornstarch
1 pinch each salt & pepper
1 tablespoon sesame oil
Small bunch spring onions scallions chopped

Combine honey, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, sesame seeds, and sesame oil in a small bowl.
1 tablespoon sesame oil, 3 Tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated, 1 clove garlic minced, 2 Tablespoons sesame seeds
Next, combine the chicken, cornstarch, and salt and pepper in a separate bowl.
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts OR chicken thighs, 2 Tablespoons cornstarch, 1 pinch each salt & pepper
Heat a large skillet over high heat.
Add oil and chicken to pan and stir-fry.
Add the sauce and allow it to simmer until the sauce is thick and sticky.
Remove chicken from pan, top with chopped spring onions and additional sesame seeds, if you like.
Small bunch spring onions scallions
Serve over rice or noodles.