Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of sesame chicken bowls—tender, glazed chicken served over a fluffy bed of rice and drizzled with a sweet and savory sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe is quick to prepare and can be easily customized with your favorite vegetables or proteins. Enjoy every bite of this delightful dish that brings warmth and nostalgia to your dining table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Chop garlic, ginger, and green onions; measure out sauces.
- Cook the chicken: Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Create the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and cornstarch until smooth. Pour over the chicken in the skillet.
- Simmer: Reduce heat to low; let simmer for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Cook rice: While chicken simmers, cook rice according to package instructions; fluff with a fork when done.
- Assemble bowls: Serve rice in bowls topped with sliced chicken and drizzled sauce; garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 450g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg