Chicken with Sesame Seeds
Elevate your dinner table with this irresistible Chicken with Sesame Seeds recipe, a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and nutty flavors that will delight your taste buds. Tender chicken breasts are marinated in a rich mixture of soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger, infusing them with bold, umami undertones. Coated in a crisp crust of sesame seeds and lightly seasoned flour, each bite boasts a satisfying crunch and roasted sesame aroma. Pan-seared to golden perfection, this dish is as elegant as it is easy to prepare, with just 15 minutes of prep time and a quick 20-minute cook. Serve garnished with scallions for a pop of color and pair it with steamed rice or a fresh salad for a complete, crowd-pleasing meal. Perfect for weeknight dinners yet impressive enough for entertaining, this Sesame Chicken recipe will quickly become a household favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 4 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons neutral cooking oil (e.g., vegetable or canola oil)
- 2 stalks scallions (optional, for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger to create the marinade.
Place the chicken breasts in a large resealable bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for maximum flavor.
In a shallow dish, combine sesame seeds, salt, black pepper, and flour. In a separate bowl, beat the egg lightly.
Remove the chicken from the marinade and let any excess marinade drip off. Dip each chicken breast into the beaten egg, then coat it evenly in the sesame seed and flour mixture. Press gently to ensure the coating adheres.
In a large skillet, heat the cooking oil over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the breaded chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and fully cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F or 74°C). You may need to cook in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
Once cooked, transfer the chicken to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
Garnish with thinly sliced scallions and serve immediately. This dish pairs well with steamed rice or a fresh side salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2324 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 109.2 g | 140% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.9 g | 84% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 792 mg | 264% | |
| Sodium | 4730 mg | 206% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 93.2 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.1 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.0 g | ||
| Protein | 238.9 g | 478% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 169 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 12.3 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 567 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
