Sesame Ginger Chicken
A delightful and quick Sesame Ginger Chicken recipe, infused with the rich flavors of sesame oil and ginger.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free Option
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, sliced
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons ginger, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 scallions, chopped
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, minced ginger, minced garlic, honey, and sesame oil. Stir well until all ingredients are fully combined.
- Marinate the Chicken: Add the sliced chicken to the bowl with the marinade. Cover and let it sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat the Skillet: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the Chicken: Add the marinated chicken to the hot skillet, cooking without stirring for about 4 minutes, then stir and cook for another 3 minutes until fully cooked through.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat, serve hot with chopped scallions and sesame seeds.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, substitute soy sauce with tamari. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Find it online: https://cookingwithmayaa.com/sesame-ginger-chicken/