Pan-Seared Chicken with Ginger-Soy Glaze and Toasted Sesame

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-28 · Updated 2026-04-28

Juicy chicken breasts pan-seared to golden perfection, finished with a glossy ginger-soy glaze and sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds for a savory crunch. This Asian-inspired no-cook recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, soy sauce, fresh ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 pieces, about 6 oz each chicken breasts
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp, finely grated fresh ginger
• 2 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 2 stalks, thinly sliced green onions

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 chicken breasts (6 oz each) and season lightly with salt. Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken breasts and sear for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove from skillet and rest.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add 1 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger, 2 minced garlic cloves, and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tsp sesame oil. Cook the sauce for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
3. Step 3: Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon the ginger-soy glaze over them, and cook for another minute to warm through. Transfer chicken to plates, drizzle with remaining glaze, sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 thinly sliced green onions on top before serving.