Description
Discover Easy Healthy Sesame Chicken, a fast, protein‑rich stir‑fry that brings restaurant flavor to your table. Tender chicken bites are coated in a sweet‑savory glaze made with soy sauce, grape juice, honey, garlic and ginger, then finished with toasted sesame seeds and green onion. Ready in just 25 minutes, this low‑calorie dish pairs perfectly with rice or steamed vegetables for a balanced weeknight meal. Ideal for busy families seeking a wholesome, tasty dinner. Quick family dinner favorite
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup grape juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1 green onion, sliced
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry and set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil and sesame oil in a skillet over medium‑high heat.
- Add chicken and cook until browned, about 5‑7 minutes.
- Whisk soy sauce, grape juice, honey, garlic, and ginger in a bowl.
- Pour sauce over chicken, stir, and simmer 5 minutes until thickened.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds and sliced green onion, then serve.
Notes
- For extra heat
- add red pepper flakes. Substitute turkey or tofu for chicken if desired. Serve over rice or cauliflower rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir‑fry
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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