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Honey Sesame Chicken

Make your takeout with this veggie-packed honey sesame chicken! Made with lean chicken breast, sugar snap peas, garlic, soy sauce, honey, and other pantry staple ingredients. Ready in 30 minutes.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 312 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 1 pound of boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 3 cups sugar snap peas trimmed
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic 
  • ¼ cup honey brown sugar or agave
  • ¼ cup low sodium chicken broth or water
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Instructions

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  1. Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the snap peas and cook for approximately 2-3 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  2. Remove the snap peas from the pan; place them on a plate and cover.
  3. Wipe the pan clean with a paper towel and turn the heat to high. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil.
  4. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper and add them to the pan in a single layer - you may need to do this step in batches. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through.
  5. Add the snap peas back to the pan and cook for 2 more minutes or until the vegetables are warmed through.
  6. In a bowl whisk together the chicken broth, honey, sesame oil, garlic and soy sauce. In a small bowl mix the cornstarch with a tablespoon of cold water.
  7. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and snap peas; cook for 30 seconds. Add the cornstarch and bring to a boil; cook for 1 more minute or until sauce has just started to thicken.
  8. Serve immediately, topped with sesame seeds.

Notes

  • Use fresh garlic
  • Swap the sugar snap peas with either broccoli, green beans, asparagus, zucchini, or pea pods
  • you may use boneless and skinless chicken thighs or any other protein of your choice

Nutrition Information

Calories 312kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 72mg (24%) Sodium 950mg (40%) Potassium 648mg (19%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 20g (40%) Vitamin A 835IU (17%) Vitamin C 45.5mg (51%) Calcium 79mg (8%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 312

% Daily Value*

Calories 312kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 72mg 24%
Sodium 950mg 40%
Potassium 648mg 14%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 20g 40%
Vitamin A 835IU 17%
Vitamin C 45.5mg 51%
Calcium 79mg 8%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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