Description
High Protein Sesame Chicken offers a quick, low‑calorie, protein‑rich dinner with a glossy sesame glaze made from sesame oil, grape juice, honey, garlic, and ginger. Perfect for busy families, this stovetop recipe delivers restaurant‑style flavor in under 40 minutes, serving four satisfied eaters while keeping carbs moderate and nutrition high.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken breasts, diced
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1/4 cup gluten‑free soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons grape juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Green onions, sliced for garnish
Instructions
- Whisk sesame oil, soy sauce, grape juice, honey, garlic, and ginger in a bowl.
- Add diced chicken, toss to coat, and marinate 30 minutes.
- Heat a non‑stick skillet over medium heat; add chicken and excess marinade.
- Cook 6‑8 minutes, stirring, until chicken is golden and cooked through.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds and green onions; serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra heat
- add crushed red pepper flakes. Use turkey or tofu for a different protein. Pair with brown rice or quinoa for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: High Protein Sesame Chicken, quick chicken dinner, high protein meals, sesame chicken recipe, low calorie chicken, easy weeknight meals