Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Sesame Chicken Bowls, featuring tender, golden-fried chicken enveloped in a sweet and savory sesame sauce. Garnished with fresh green onions and crunchy sesame seeds, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch and a burst of flavor that will leave your friends and family raving. Quick to prepare and easily customizable, this recipe is sure to become a staple at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds (toasted or plain)
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, garlic, and sesame oil. Add chicken and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken in batches until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes per batch).
- Pour remaining marinade into the skillet after cooking all chicken; simmer for 3-4 minutes until thickened.
- Cook rice or quinoa according to package instructions.
- Serve chicken over rice or quinoa, topped with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg