Sesame Ginger Chicken

Sesame Ginger Chicken is a flavorful and healthy dish that combines tender chicken with a zesty sesame-ginger sauce, making it a delightful option for dinner. Perfectly paired with steamed vegetables or brown rice, this dish is both nutritious and satisfying.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 300 grams
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Fresh ginger - 1 tablespoon, grated
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Honey - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon
• Green onions - 2, sliced
• Black pepper - to taste
• Vegetable oil - 1 tablespoon
• Broccoli - 200 grams, steamed

Steps

1. Begin by marinating the chicken breast in a mixture of soy sauce, sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, honey, and black pepper for at least 15 minutes.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat, then add the marinated chicken, cooking for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked through.
3. While the chicken cooks, prepare the steamed broccoli and set it aside.
4. Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it into strips.
5. In the same skillet, add the sliced chicken back along with sesame seeds and sliced green onions, cooking for an additional 2 minutes to combine the flavors.
6. Serve the sesame ginger chicken over steamed broccoli or with a side of brown rice.

Nutrition

• Calories: 420
• Protein: 45 g
• Carbs: 20 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 8 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 90 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Contains ginger, which has anti-inflammatory properties and aids digestion.

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