One pan sesame ginger chicken recipe

One Pan Sesame Ginger Chicken

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4 -6 servings

If you love Asian food, you’re going to want to make this sesame ginger chicken recipe. It delivers great flavor and can be made in one pan, making cleanup easy! Win-win!

Asian sauces tend to have high sodium content so we tried to bring it down a notch by using low sodium soy sauce. If you only have regular soy sauce on hand, not a problem, just reduce the amount you use.

Dredging the chicken in flour is the secret ingredient when it comes to making the sauce. It not only helps thicken the sauce but it also helps it adhere to the chicken.

Keep in mind the sauce thickens as it cools, so don’t reduce it too far or it’ll be too sticky. You want it the right consistency so it can easily be poured over rice to complete the meal.

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One Pan Sesame Ginger Chicken Recipe

what you'll need
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce, or 1/3 regular soy sauce
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tsp sesame seeds
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, optional
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp ginger, minced
  • 2 Tbsp green onions, finely sliced on a diagonal
Nutrition Facts
One Pan Sesame Ginger Chicken Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 477 Calories from Fat 162
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 11g
Cholesterol 65mg 22%
Sodium 1193mg 50%
Potassium 79mg 2%
Total Carbohydrates 54g 18%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugars 26g
Protein 29g 58%
Vitamin A 1%
Vitamin C 9%
Calcium 2%
Iron 9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
let's do it
  1. Whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, fresh lemon juice, corn syrup, honey, sesame seeds and crushed red pepper then set aside.
  2. Rinse the chicken breasts under cool water and pat them dry with a paper towel. Trim the breasts, dredge each in sifted flour then shake off any excess.
  3. Set a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. When the oil is shimmering, add the chicken and brown each breast for about 3–4 minutes on each side. When the breasts are lightly browned, remove them from the skillet onto a plate. Lightly cover the chicken with aluminum foil and set aside. The breasts will be slightly under-cooked at this point, but they’ll finish cooking in the sauce.
  4. Add the garlic and ginger to the remaining oil in the skillet and cook for approximately 1 minute at medium heat. Once the garlic and ginger have softened just a bit, add the soy sauce mixture to the skillet and stir, scraping up any bits left stuck to the bottom of the pan.
  5. Place the chicken breasts back into the skillet and cook them in the sauce 10–12 minutes, uncovered, or until the sauce has reduced by half. Turn the chicken frequently to coat all sides evenly in the glaze or baste the sauce over the top of the chicken breasts as the sauce reduces.
  6. Once the sauce has reduced and the chicken has cooked through, transfer the chicken to a platter, pour the remaining glaze over it and garnish with green onions. Enjoy!
Cheryl Says

Serve this chicken over steamed rice and veggies for a complete meal.