Asian High Protein Sesame Chicken
A delicious and healthy sesame chicken recipe that combines flavor with high protein content, perfect for meal prep or a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
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- 1 lb chicken breast, sliced
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mix together the sesame oil, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Add the sliced chicken to the marinade and let it sit for 15-30 minutes.
- Heat a pan over medium-high heat.
- Cook the marinated chicken in the hot pan until browned and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds and sliced green onions over the chicken and stir well.
- Serve immediately, optionally with rice or vegetables.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Consider marinating the chicken longer for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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