How to Make Easy Sesame Chicken

A sesame ginger chicken bowl is a flavorful and nutritious meal. Here's a recipe to make it:

Ingredients:

For the Chicken:

- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

- Salt and pepper, to taste

- 1 tablespoon olive oil

- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

For the Ginger Sauce:

- 2 tablespoons soy sauce

- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar

- 1 tablespoon honey

- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced

- 1 clove garlic, minced

- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil

For the Bowl:

- 2 cups cooked brown or white rice

- 1 cup steamed or stir-fried vegetables (e.g., broccoli, carrots, bell peppers, snap peas)

- Sliced green onions for garnish

- Sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Chicken:

- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.

- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sesame seeds to a shallow plate.

- Dip the seasoned chicken breasts into the sesame seeds, coating them evenly on both sides.

2. Cook the Chicken:

- Place the sesame-coated chicken breasts in the skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until they are cooked through and have a crispy, golden crust. Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the chicken.

3. Make the Ginger Sauce:

- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, minced ginger, minced garlic, and sesame oil. Set the sauce aside.

4. Assemble the Bowl:

- Slice the cooked sesame ginger chicken into strips.

- In a serving bowl, place the cooked rice as the base.

- Arrange the steamed or stir-fried vegetables around the rice.

- Add the sliced sesame ginger chicken on top of the rice and vegetables.

5. Drizzle with Sauce:

- Drizzle the ginger sauce over the chicken, rice, and vegetables.

6. Garnish and Serve:

- Garnish your sesame ginger chicken bowl with sliced green onions and additional sesame seeds for extra flavor and texture.

7. Serve and Enjoy:

- Serve your sesame ginger chicken bowl while it's still warm. Enjoy this tasty and wholesome meal!

You can customize your sesame ginger chicken bowl by adding a sprinkle of crushed red pepper for some heat.