This Sesame Soy Chicken is tender, juicy, and glazed in a sticky-sweet sauce made with soy, garlic, ginger, and honey. Pan-seared to golden perfection and served over rice, it’s a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner the whole family will love.

This is an image of sesame soy chicken bowls served with rice and broccoli. It's also topped with sesame seeds. One bowl has chopsticks sitting on top.
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This is an image of sesame soy chicken bowls served with rice and broccoli. It's also topped with sesame seeds. One bowl has chopsticks sitting on top.

Sesame Soy Chicken

Taylor Jackzen
This Sesame Soy Chicken is tender, juicy, and glazed in a sticky-sweet sauce made with soy, garlic, ginger, and honey. Pan-seared to golden perfection and served over rice, it’s a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner the whole family will love.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons coconut aminos or low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

For Serving

  • 2 cups cooked rice for serving
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 4 cups broccoli chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
  • salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, whisk together the coconut aminos, honey, minced garlic, and sesame oil. This will be your soy glaze and marinade.
  • Place the cubed chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish.
  • Pour the soy glaze over the chicken. Seal the bag or cover the dish and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 10-30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for the best flavor.
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade and let any excess marinade drip off.
  • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 6–8 minutes, flipping until browned and cooked through. If you want a thicker glaze, stir in 1 teaspoon of cornstarch mixed with a splash of water in the last minute of cooking.
  • Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes.
  • While the chicken is resting, add the broccoli to the skillet and cook uncovered for 1 minute. Cover with a lid and cook for 2 minutes, checking to make sure the broccoli isn't burning. Remove the lid and stir the broccoli then cover for another 1-2 minutes until broccoli is tender.
  • Season your cooked rice with salt and optionally, add 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar for flavor then fluff with a fork.
  • Arrange your sesame soy chicken over the bed of rice along with the cooked broccoli.
  • Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired.