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This honey sesame chicken is delicious and low in calories, under 500 calories per serving. The mix of veggies, pasta, and sesame chicken is flavorful and filling.
Looking for a low-calorie meal that is still delicious and filling? This honey sesame chicken is full of flavor and is even on the light side. It is perfect to add in more vegetables, and different proteins, or even use rice rather than noodles. Make this meal when you are looking for something light and tasty!
This honey sesame chicken has enough components to fill you up. This is a healthier, lighter dish that is great for lunch or dinner. The combination of noodles, chicken, and a delicious sauce all stir-fried together, a delicious dinner that everyone loves!
Honey Sesame Chicken Ingredients
Don’t let this ingredient list scare you! These flavors combined make a delicious stir-fry sauce that is a fan favorite!
- Lo Mein Noodles – Cooked according to package directions.
- Honey – Dissolve the honey in the stir-fry sauce for a sweet sauce.
- Soy sauce – This brings the salty flavor along with the sweetness.
- Pineapple juice – Sweetness added in as well as gives the chicken a fruity, light, and tasty flavor.
- White distilled vinegar – Tenderizes the chicken as it is cooking.
- Garlic – Has a raw and nutty flavor.
- Ginger – A little spicy with a warm flavor.
- Red pepper flakes – Add a little heat to the chicken stir-fry recipe.
- Cornstarch – This is a thickener to help with the sauce and stir fry.
- Coconut oil – Cook your vegetables in the coconut oil for that added light flavor.
- Stir fry vegetables – Frozen vegetables are cooked in the stir fry sauce. Pick your favorite stir-fry mix. You can also use any fresh veggies you’d like!
- Chicken breasts – Cut into bite-sized pieces for even cooking at medium-high heat.
- Sesame seeds – Garnish by sprinkling sesame seeds over the top of the chicken stir fry right before you serve.
Instructions for Making Honey Sesame Chicken
Start with cooking the noodles, then combine the stir fry sauce together, cook vegetables and chicken, then combine all together to serve. This chicken stir fry is so simple to make and comes together in less than 30 minutes. Your family will want this recipe on repeat!
- Cook noodles – Cook according to package directions.
- Stir fry sauce – While noodles are cooking, combine sauce ingredients in a saucepan and heat gently over medium heat. When the sauce is smooth and the honey has dissolved, slowly add the cornstarch mixture a little at a time and stir constantly until the sauce has thickened to the desired thickness.
- Cooking vegetables – In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of coconut oil over medium heat. Add vegetables and stir-fry until they become hot and crisp-tender. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Cook chicken – In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon of coconut oil. Add chicken and stir fry until chicken becomes white on all sides and drain any excess water.
- Combine – Add sauce to the skillet with the chicken and stir to coat. Simmer on low heat for about 5-7 minutes or until chicken is cooked through, stirring often. Sprinkle chicken with sesame seeds.
Tips and Modifications to Try
Make this honey sesame chicken dinner with these simple ingredients. Change each ingredient to your liking and what is best for your family. It is a simple meal that can be modified to be your favorite!
- Noodles – You can use yaki soba noodles, whole-wheat noodles, linguine, or thick spaghetti.
- Oil – If you don’t have coconut oil, you can use olive oil, canola oil, or vegetable oil.
- Vegetables – Pick your favorite frozen vegetable combination to add to the stir fry.
- Chicken – Cut the chicken evenly into bite-sized pieces for cooking evenly.
- Protein – Use shrimp, pork, or even tofu for a lighter and vegetarian dish.
- Wok – If you have a wok, this is a great time to use it. No worries if you don’t. You can use a saucepan or skillet.
“First day on the new diet for myself and my picky cook husband. I made this and he can’t stop complimenting it! It is an absolutely fabulous recipe and it fills you up. If this is dieting- we are going to make it!”
-Vicki
Frequently Asked Questions
Seasonings are always a favorite way to add flavor and deliciousness. Herbs like basil, oregano, and cilantro give you a savory flavor. Spices like cardamom or cumin are delicious but will be a little spicy. Add in more sweetness with citrus flavorings too!
If you are worried about the chicken being tough, you can marinate the chicken the morning of or the night before for up to 24 hours.
This Works Great as a Freezer Meal
These re-heat GREAT and would make awesome freezer lunches for close to the same price or even cheaper than buying them. If you are making this with the intention of freezing, I would put the stir-fried veggies into the container without sautéing them. Put them straight in frozen, as they are, that way, when you microwave them up, they aren’t being re-cooked and will taste better.
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How to Make Honey Sesame Chicken
Honey Sesame Chicken
Equipment
- Fry Pan/Skillet
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Lo Mein noodles or yaki soba noodles
- ½ cup honey
- ½ cup low sodium soy sauce
- ½ cup unsweetened pineapple juice
- ½ cup white distilled vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic crushed
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger finely grated
- crushed red pepper flakes to taste
- 2 Tablespoons cornstarch mixed with ¼ cup water
- 1 Tablespoons coconut oil
- 2 pounds frozen stir-fry vegetables or fresh vegetables
- 1 Tablespoon coconut oil
- 2 pounds chicken breast sliced diagonally into thin strips
- 2 Tablespoons sesame seeds or to taste
Instructions
- Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside. While noodles are cooking, combine sauce ingredients – honey, soy sauce, pineapple juice, vinegar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour sauce into in a saucepan and heat gently over medium heat. When the sauce is smooth and the honey has dissolved, SLOWLY add the cornstarch mixture a little at a time (you may not need ALL of it) and stir constantly until the sauce has thickened desired thickness. Set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat 1 Tablespoon of coconut oil over medium heat. Add vegetables and stir-fry until they become hot and crisp-tender. Remove from skillet and set aside (cover with aluminum foil to keep hot).
- In the same skillet, add 1 Tablespoon. coconut oil. Add chicken and stir fry until chicken becomes white on all sides (doesn't need to be completely cooked through), and drain any excess water. Add sauce to the skillet with the chicken and stir to coat. Simmer on low heat for about 5-7 minutes or until chicken is cooked through, stirring often.
- Add noodles to individual plates. Top with vegetables and chicken/sauce mixture. Garnish with sesame seeds.
Notes
How to Freeze Chicken Stir Fry
These re-heat GREAT and would make awesome freezer lunches for close to the same price, or even cheaper than buying them. If you are making this with the intention of freezing, I would put the stir-fried veggies into the container without sautéing them. Put them straight in frozen, as they are, that way, when you microwave them up, they aren’t being re-cooked and will taste better.- Add red pepper flakes or sriracha for extra spice.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
First day on the new diet for myself and my picky cook husband. I made this and he can’t stop complimenting it! It is an absolutely fabulous recipe and it fills you up. If this is dieting- we are going to make it!
I am allergic to pineapple, so what would be a good substitution?
I would maybe try orange juice? Let me know how it turns out if you try it that way!
Could you use ground ginger in place of fresh ginger or would that ruin the dish?
Thanks looks delicious.
It won’t ruin the dish, a little ground ginger would be better than no ginger at all 🙂
Made this last night for dinner. Didn’t have lite soy sauce so used regular. Also used sunflower oil instead of coconut due to cost. It turned out delicious!!!. Does not taste low cal and fills you up. I will definitely make again.
Yay! I’m glad it was a success. Thank you for sharing your substitutions!