Honey Sesame Chicken Breast
This honey sesame chicken breast is tender, flavorful, and ready in just 20 minutes — a sweet and savory dinner perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 4 medium chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ⅓ cup honey
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- scallions optional, for garnish
- toasted sesame seeds optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet over medium heat
- In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, chicken broth, soy sauce, and sesame oil
- Add the butter to the pan and swirl to coat, once completely melted add the chicken breasts and season with salt and pepper
- Cook for 8-10 minutes on each side, or until almost cooked through
- Add the honey mixture
- Allow to simmer until thickened, and the chicken is cooked through
- Garnish with sesame seeds and fresh sliced scallions if desired
Nutrition
Calories: 462kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 49gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 866mgPotassium: 874mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 243IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 1mg
Nutrition details are an estimate, per serving.
