Sesame Chicken
A quick and delightful dish featuring tender chicken, sesame, and vibrant vegetables, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 500 g chicken breast cut into cubes
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp garlic finely chopped
- 1 tsp ginger freshly grated
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil for frying
- 1 spring onion sliced
- 200 g broccoli cut into florets
- 150 g Jasmine rice
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken cubes with soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the jasmine rice according to the package instructions until fluffy.
- In a large pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat and add the marinated chicken. Cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through, stirring occasionally.
- In the last 2 minutes, add the broccoli florets and sauté until they are tender yet crisp.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds over the chicken and broccoli, mixing everything well to combine. Remove from heat and serve over jasmine rice.
Notes
For a spicier note, add chili or Sriracha sauce. Substitute broccoli with peppers or zucchini for variety. Marinate chicken overnight for intensified flavor.