Sesame Encrusted Chicken Breasts with Ginger Soy Sauce

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Transform your weeknight dinner routine with these delectable Sesame Encrusted Chicken Breasts with Ginger Soy Sauce, a combination of crispy, nutty perfection and bold Asian-inspired flavors. Juicy chicken breasts are pounded to an even thickness, then enrobed in a crunchy coating of white and black sesame seeds before being pan-seared to golden-brown perfection. The star of this dish is the savory-sweet ginger soy sauce, made with fragrant fresh ginger, honey, and a hint of sesame oil, adding depth and balance to every bite. Ready in just 30 minutes, this restaurant-quality meal is perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself to a gourmet experience at home. Serve with steamed rice or a crisp green salad for a complete, flavor-packed meal that’s as easy to make as it is to love. Keywords: sesame chicken, ginger soy sauce, easy dinner recipe, Asian-inspired chicken, crispy chicken recipe.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: 15 min
• Total Time: 30 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

15 items

• 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 0.5 cup Sesame seeds (white and black, mixed)
• 0.25 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 4 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 0.25 cup Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger (grated)
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 2 stalks Green onions (sliced thinly)
• 0.25 teaspoon Optional: Red pepper flakes

📝 Instructions

8 steps

1. Place each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap or parchment paper. Use a meat mallet or rolling pin to pound the chicken to an even thickness, about 1/2 inch thick.

2. In a shallow dish, mix the flour, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.

3. In another shallow dish, beat the eggs until well combined.

4. In a third shallow dish, spread out the sesame seeds evenly.

5. Coat each chicken breast first in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess. Then, dip it into the beaten eggs, and finally press it into the sesame seeds, ensuring a thick, even coating.

6. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove from the skillet and set aside to rest.

7. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, grated ginger, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes (if using). Transfer the sauce to a small saucepan and heat over low heat for 1-2 minutes to combine the flavors. Remove from heat and stir in the sliced green onions.

8. Serve the sesame encrusted chicken breasts warm with the ginger soy sauce on the side or drizzled over the top. Garnish with additional green onions if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (273.9g)

Calories		606
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		32.3 g	41%
	Saturated Fat	6.0 g	30%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	9.9 g
Cholesterol		241 mg	80%
Sodium		1229 mg	53%
Total Carbohydrate		16.2 g	6%
	Dietary Fiber	2.5 g	9%
	Total Sugars	4.9 g
Protein		61.9 g	124%
Vitamin D		0.5 mcg	3%
Calcium		185 mg	14%
Iron		4.7 mg	26%
Potassium		653 mg	14%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1163 cal (48.2%%)

Protein: 992 cal (41.1%%)

Carbs: 256 cal (10.6%%)