Description
Sesame chicken is a deliciously crispy dish that brings together tender, fried chicken coated in a sweet and savory sauce. With its golden-brown hue and nutty sesame garnish, this meal not only looks stunning but is also quick to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Each bite delivers an explosion of flavor that will impress your loved ones and leave them asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil (for frying)
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds (to garnish)
- 3 green onions, chopped (to garnish)
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and sesame oil to create the marinade.
- Add the chicken pieces to the marinade and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the marinated chicken until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes).
- Pour any leftover marinade into the skillet and simmer until thickened.
- Serve over rice or vegetables, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg