Soy-Glazed Chicken with Sesame and Green Onions
Tender chicken strips glazed in a sweet-savory soy sauce, finished with toasted sesame seeds and fresh green onions for a quick weeknight dinner. This asian-inspired chicken ready in about 40 minutes pairs soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, 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
- 1.5 lbs, sliced into 1-inch strips chicken breasts
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp, minced ginger
- 2, sliced (white and green parts separated) green onions
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Step 1: Whisk 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp sesame oil, and 1 tsp minced ginger in a bowl. Add 1.5 lbs chicken strips and marinate for 15 minutes.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through; remove and set aside.
- Step 3: In the same skillet, cook the white parts of 2 sliced green onions for 1 minute until fragrant. Return chicken to skillet, pour in the marinade, and simmer for 2 minutes until sauce thickens. Sprinkle with 1 tbsp sesame seeds and the green parts of the green onions.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Soy-Glazed Chicken with Sesame and Green Onions take to make?
Total time is about 40 minutes (20 min prep + 20 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Soy-Glazed Chicken with Sesame and Green Onions?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep soy sauce from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Soy-Glazed Chicken with Sesame and Green Onions?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Soy-Glazed Chicken with Sesame and Green Onions for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Soy-Glazed Chicken with Sesame and Green Onions?
Asian chicken like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
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Simple and delicious.
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Simple and delicious.
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Very good for a 20-minute recipe. Would bump up the spice level though.
