How to Make Healthier Honey Sesame Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's no denying that Chinese takeout is delicious, but it often comes with a hefty dose of calories and unhealthy ingredients. That's why we've created a healthier version of one of the most popular Chinese dishes - Honey Sesame Chicken. This recipe has all the sweet and savory flavors you love, but with a fraction of the fat and calories. Not to mention, it's incredibly easy to make at home, making it the perfect weeknight dinner option.

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Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup honey
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 pound chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 3

  • Mix honey, ketchup, oil, sesame seeds, soy sauce, lemon juice, Sriracha sauce, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and ginger in a medium bowl until well combined. Add chicken pieces and stir to coat. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 2 to 6 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Transfer chicken and sauce into an oven-proof dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 8 minutes. Remove from the oven and turn chicken pieces over. Continue baking until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 5 to 8 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Nutrition

    507 cal.

    • Total Fat: 25g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 86mg
    • Sodium: 1254mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 40g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 36g
    • Protein: 34g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 84mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 422mg