The Best 15-Minute Sesame Ginger Chicken
Tender chicken breasts coated in a sweet-savory glaze with fresh ginger and sesame, ready in 15 minutes for an effortless weeknight dinner. This asian-inspired quick meals (low-carb) ready in about 15 minutes pairs boneless chicken breasts, soy sauce, rice vinegar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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 lb, thinly sliced boneless chicken breasts
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove, minced garlic
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2, thinly sliced green onions
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, and 1 minced garlic clove until the honey dissolves.
- Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb thinly sliced boneless chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through, turning once.
- Step 3: Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken, stirring constantly for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken evenly.
- Step 4: Remove from heat and stir in 1 tbsp sesame seeds. Transfer to a plate and top with 2 thinly sliced green onions. Serve immediately with steamed rice.
Frequently asked questions
How long does The Best 15-Minute Sesame Ginger Chicken take to make?
Total time is about 15 minutes (10 min prep + 5 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 The Best 15-Minute Sesame Ginger Chicken?
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 boneless chicken breasts from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in The Best 15-Minute Sesame Ginger Chicken?
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 The Best 15-Minute Sesame Ginger Chicken 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.
Is The Best 15-Minute Sesame Ginger Chicken low-carb?
Yes — this recipe is tagged low-carb based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
So much better than takeout. We'll never order asian delivery again.
- ★★★★★
Used frozen vegetables instead of fresh and honestly couldn't tell the difference.
- ★★★★☆
Nice recipe! Presentation was beautiful. Flavor was good, not great.
