Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1/4 cup cornstarch or arrowroot powder
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Cooked rice or quinoa for serving
Instructions
- Marinate chicken pieces in soy sauce and honey for 10 minutes.
- Coat chicken evenly with cornstarch or arrowroot powder.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken until golden and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Drizzle sesame oil over chicken, toss gently to coat.
- Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions over the chicken.
- Serve hot over rice or quinoa, garnished with additional sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- Adjust honey for sweeter flavor or soy sauce for saltiness.
- Best served immediately for crispy texture.
- Can be made gluten-free by using gluten-free soy or tamari.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
- Diet: Healthy, High-Protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg