Too Easy Oriental Chicken
Transform your weeknight dinners with this irresistibly simple 'Too Easy Oriental Chicken' recipe! Featuring tender, bite-sized chicken pieces coated in a glossy, savory-sweet sauce made with soy sauce, honey, and aromatic hints of garlic and ginger, this dish delivers bold Asian-inspired flavors in just 30 minutes. A quick cornstarch slurry ensures the sauce is perfectly thickened to cling to every bite. Cooked in fragrant sesame oil and finished with fresh green onions and optional sesame seeds, this recipe is as beautiful as it is delicious. Serve it over steamed rice or noodles for an effortless, restaurant-quality meal that's sure to impress. Perfect for busy cooks seeking quick and flavorful chicken recipes, this dish is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 60 ml Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 2 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 2 Green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Optional: Sesame seeds for garnish
- 4 servings Optional: Cooked white rice or noodles (to serve)
Instructions
Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season lightly with salt and pepper.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger until well combined. Set aside.
In a separate small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Set aside.
Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and cook for 6-8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside.
Pour the prepared sauce mixture into the skillet and bring it to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently.
Add the cornstarch slurry to the sauce and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to ensure the chicken absorbs the flavors.
Sprinkle chopped green onions and sesame seeds over the chicken for garnish.
Serve immediately over cooked white rice or noodles, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1770 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.3 g | 49% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.1 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 425 mg | 142% | |
| Sodium | 2749 mg | 120% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 172.6 g | 63% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.6 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.9 g | ||
| Protein | 177.6 g | 355% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 361 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 10.8 mg | 60% | |
| Potassium | 2292 mg | 49% | |
*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.
