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Easy Sesame Honey Chicken

Easy Honey Sesame Chicken Recipe

Easy Sesame Honey Chicken - all the delicious flavor of take-out, but made easy at home in under 30 minutes!
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Prep Time :5 minutes
Cook Time :15 minutes
Total Time :20 minutes
Servings :6 servings
Calories :463
Course :Main Dish

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 - 2 pounds chicken breasts boneless, skinless ,cut into bite size pieces
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce or Ponzu
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger minced
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 1 green onion thinly sliced (green part only)
  • salt and pepper

Instructions 

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. When the oil is very hot (it will shimmer), add the chicken. Cook, stirring occasionally, until it is golden brown and cooked thru, about 7 - 10 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, stir together Ponzu, honey, vinegar,red pepper flakes,ginger, garlic and sesame oil until well combined. Pour the sauce into the skillet over the chicken, and stir to coat the chicken with sauce. Bring the sauce to a boil.
  • In a small bowl, combine cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to make a slurry. While stirring, add to the boiling sauce and continue to boil for 1 minute until the sauce has thickened and the chicken is coated.
  • Remove pan from the heat. Serve chicken over a bed of rice, and sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions.

Chef Tips

*Ponzu is a citrus based soy sauce that I substitute for soy sauce in many of my recipes. I find it lighter and less salty than regular soy sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts
Easy Honey Sesame Chicken Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
463
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
12
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
 
4
g
25
%
Cholesterol
 
169
mg
56
%
Sodium
 
1019
mg
44
%
Potassium
 
1039
mg
30
%
Carbohydrates
 
29
g
10
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
24
g
27
%
Protein
 
58
g
116
%
Vitamin A
 
124
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
 
4
mg
5
%
Calcium
 
36
mg
4
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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