Description
Savor the delightful blend of sweet and savory with this easy honey sesame chicken, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup raw honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Gather ingredients and chop garlic and green onions.
- Marinate the chicken thighs in soy sauce, honey, garlic, and sesame oil for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken until golden brown on both sides (about 5-7 minutes).
- Pour remaining marinade into the skillet, sprinkle cornstarch mixed with water, and stir until thickened (3-5 minutes).
- Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and green onions; serve over rice or veggies.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg