Baked Sesame Chicken: 7 Irresistible Tips for Perfection
Crispy and flavorful baked sesame chicken with a delicious glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger.
- Add chicken pieces to the marinade and mix well. Let it marinate for 30 minutes.
- Spread chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds over the chicken.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
- Serve with rice or vegetables.
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey.
- Serve with steamed broccoli for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Baked Sesame Chicken, Chicken Recipes, Asian Cuisine