Looking for a delicious and healthy meal that is easy to make? Then look no further! Our Sesame Ginger Chicken recipe is full of flavor and contains just about 200 calories per serving. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or meal prep!
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. sesame seed, toasted
- 2 tsp. grated ginger
- 2 Tbsp. honey
- 2 Tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 4 (4 oz.) skinned chicken breast halves
- vegetable cooking spray
- thin green onion strips
Grilling Steps
- Combine first 4 ingredients in a small bowl, stir well and set aside.
- Place chicken between 2 sheets of waxed paper or heavy duty plastic wrap, and flatten to 1/4-inch thickness, using meat mallet or rolling pin.
- Coat grill rack with cooking spray; place on grill over coals.
- Place chicken on rack and cook 4 minutes on each side, basting frequently with soy sauce mixture.
- Transfer chicken to a serving platter and garnish with green onion, if desired.
- Yields 4 servings, about 200 calories.
Calorie: 200
Total cooking time:15 minutes
Difficulty level: Easy
A Sticky Situation: The Tale of Sesame Ginger Chicken
Allow me to paint a picture for you. It’s a sunny, breezy afternoon and you’re in the mood for something both sweet and savory. Your tastebuds crave excitement, a culinary rollercoaster ride. You, my friend, are in dire need of some Sesame Ginger Chicken. This dish is a delightful blend of **sesame seed**, **grated ginger**, **honey**, and **soy sauce**, all coming together to coat succulent **chicken** breast halves. It’s a recipe that promises a fun ride. So, fasten your apron strings, and let’s get cooking!
The Gathering of Ingredients
Before the cooking escapade begins, we must gather our brave heroes. You’ll need 1 Tbsp. of sesame seed (toasted to perfection, of course), 2 tsp. of grated ginger, 2 Tbsp. of honey, 2 Tbsp. of reduced-sodium soy sauce, 4 (4 oz.) skinned chicken breast halves, vegetable cooking spray, and some thin green onion strips. Easy, right? The only real challenge here is not eating the honey straight from the jar (a challenge I failed, but let’s keep that between us).
Prepping and Praying
The first step is to combine the sesame seed, grated ginger, honey, and soy sauce in a small bowl. Stir them well and set aside. You might be tempted to take a tiny taste here, and who could blame you? We’re creating a symphony of flavors, after all. But patience, dear friend, the best is yet to come.
The Flattening Fiasco
Next, place your chicken between 2 sheets of waxed paper or heavy-duty plastic wrap. Now, it’s time to flatten the chicken to a 1/4-inch thickness. This is where things can get a little… hilarious. If you’ve never used a meat mallet before, let me tell you, it’s a workout! By the time you’re done, you’ll have not only dinner but also an excuse to skip the gym.
The Grilling Game
Coat your grill rack with the vegetable cooking spray and place it over coals. Now, it’s time to introduce your chicken to the heat. Place the chicken on the rack and cook for 4 minutes on each side, basting frequently with the soy sauce mixture. The sizzling sounds, the aroma wafting in the air – it’s a sensory experience like no other! And remember, if you inadvertently set off the smoke alarm, just consider it as applause for your cooking talents.
The Final Touch
Once your chicken is beautifully cooked, transfer it to a serving platter and garnish with green onion strips. It’s not just about flavor, presentation matters too! After all, we eat with our eyes first.
The Happy Ending
And there you have it! A beautiful, sizzling plate of Sesame Ginger Chicken. All that’s left now is to dig in and enjoy the fruits (or should I say, chicken?) of your labor. This recipe yields 4 servings, each about 200 calories. Now, that’s what I call a happy ending!
So pull up a chair, grab a fork, and let’s embark on this culinary journey together. Here’s to good food, laughter, and the joy of cooking!
