Lightened-Up Honey Sesame Chicken

Name: Lightened-Up Honey Sesame Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 0.5 tsp Black Pepper; 1 lb Chicken Breast; 0.5 tsp Garlic Powder; 0.5 tsp Ground Ginger; 0.33 cup Honey; 0.25 cup Ketchup; 1 tbsp Lemon Juice; 0.25 cup Olive Oil; 0.5 tsp Salt; 2 tbsp Sesame Seeds; 2 tbsp Soy Sauce; 1 tbsp Sriracha

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Chinese 🇨🇳 High-Protein 💪Halal 🕌Comfort-Food

Lightened-Up Honey Sesame Chicken pairs tender baked chicken with a glossy honey-sesame glaze that balances sweet, salty, and gently spicy notes. A touch of Sriracha and ginger adds warmth while sesame seeds bring nutty crunch. It’s a weeknight-friendly dish that works well over rice or vegetables and fits perfectly for a cozy Dinner with bold, familiar flavors.

Prep15 mins
Cook15 mins
Serves3
DifficultyEasy

1

In a medium bowl, mix honey, ketchup, oil, sesame seeds, soy sauce, lemon juice, Sriracha sauce, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and ginger until well combined. Add the chicken pieces and stir to coat. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 2 to 6 hours.
2

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
3

Pour the chicken and sauce into an oven-proof dish.
4

Bake in the preheated oven for 8 minutes. Remove from the oven and turn the chicken pieces over. Continue baking for 5 to 8 more minutes, until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).