Easy 6-Ingredient Sesame Chicken
A quick, saucy sesame chicken made with pantry-friendly ingredients ready in about 35 minutes.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Knife
- Cutting Board
- Spatula or tongs
Ingredients
- 12 to 16 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger finely grated or minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over very high heat until hot.
- Add the cubed chicken to the dry or lightly oiled skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until the pieces are firm and golden brown and cooked through, about 6–10 minutes depending on size.
- Reduce heat to medium, add the minced garlic and grated ginger, and cook while stirring for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the soy sauce and honey, bring to a gentle simmer, and cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken, about 2–4 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the sesame seeds to combine.
- Serve immediately over brown rice or quinoa if desired.
Notes
- Cut chicken into uniform 1-inch pieces for even cooking.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to control saltiness.
- Toast sesame seeds briefly in a dry pan for extra flavor if desired.
- Adjust honey to taste for a sweeter or less sweet sauce.