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Japanese Sesame Chicken Recipe

A simple and delicious Japanese sesame chicken recipe that's perfect for any meal.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 300 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 500 g Chicken Breast cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoon Soy Sauce
  • 2 tablespoon Sesame Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Honey
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds toasted
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger grated
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch optional, for thickening

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, garlic, and ginger.
  2. 2. Add chicken pieces to the bowl and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  3. 3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 10-15 minutes.
  4. 4. If using, mix cornstarch with a little water and add to the skillet to thicken the sauce.
  5. 5. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the chicken before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1.5mg

Keywords

Sesame Chicken
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