What is Sticky Sesame Chicken made of?

The main ingredients are Boneless Chicken Thigh, Honey, Lemon Juice, Sesame Seeds, Soy Sauce. The full list of 5 is above.

How long does it take to make Sticky Sesame Chicken?

About 1 hr in total: 15 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.

How many calories are in one serving?

One serving provides about 275.97 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.

Is Sticky Sesame Chicken easy to make?

This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 3 steps.

Is Sticky Sesame Chicken healthy?

Sticky Sesame Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 28/100. Per serving, it provides 275.97 calories and 23.34 g of protein, or 47% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 502.96 mg (22% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.66 g (18% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Soy, Wheat, Gluten and Sesame, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.

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Sticky Sesame Chicken

Name: Sticky Sesame Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Chinese, Japanese, Korean
Ingredients: 2 lb Boneless Chicken Thigh; 0.5 cup Honey; 1 tbsp Lemon Juice; 0.5 cup Sesame Seeds; 0.25 cup Soy Sauce

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Chinese 🇨🇳Japanese 🇯🇵Korean 🇰🇷 High-Protein 💪Low-Carb Halal 🕌Clean Eating

Sticky Sesame Chicken features tender boneless thighs baked in a glossy honey–soy glaze brightened with lemon and finished with nutty sesame seeds. The result is a sticky-sweet, salty, and lightly tangy main that’s great for weeknights yet satisfying enough for casual gatherings. Serve with rice and greens to soak up the caramelized pan sauce.

Prep15 mins
Cook45 mins
Serves8
DifficultyEasy

easyChef Pro health score

Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Sticky Sesame Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.

28 Health Score

Glycemic ImpactPoor: 26 / 100; Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
Nutritional DensityPoor: 0 / 100; Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
Energy DensityFair: 55 / 100; Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients: 2 / 4; Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.

How it scores for each health goal

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10
Heart Health: 53
Metabolic: 15
Digestive: 20
Inflammatory: 48
Performance: 24
General Wellness

1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2

In a medium bowl, mix the honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, and sesame seeds. Dip the pieces of chicken into the sauce to coat, then set them in a lightly greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
3

Bake for about 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is caramelized.

About This Recipe

Sticky Sesame Chicken is made with 5 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Boneless Chicken Thigh, Honey, Lemon Juice, and Sesame Seeds. Each serving provides about 275.97 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Sticky Sesame Chicken made of?: The main ingredients are Boneless Chicken Thigh, Honey, Lemon Juice, Sesame Seeds, Soy Sauce. The full list of 5 is above.
How long does it take to make Sticky Sesame Chicken?: About 1 hr in total: 15 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?: One serving provides about 275.97 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Sticky Sesame Chicken easy to make?: This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 3 steps.
Is Sticky Sesame Chicken healthy?: Sticky Sesame Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 28/100. Per serving, it provides 275.97 calories and 23.34 g of protein, or 47% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 502.96 mg (22% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.66 g (18% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Soy, Wheat, Gluten and Sesame, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.

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