Quick Honey Sesame Chicken

Quick Honey Sesame Chicken is a super quick, Asian inspired meal that the whole family will love and can be on the table in less than 30 minutes.

This post is sponsored by Tyson Chicken and The Daily Meal. I received a package of Tyson Crispy Chicken Strips to develop a recipe with, however all thoughts and opinions, glowing, gushing, or otherwise are 100% my own.

There are many foods I don’t miss since having gastric bypass surgery.  There have been many foods I have been able to walk away from and never look back.

But there are a few things I do miss. I miss having a big bowl of cold cereal. I miss being able to eat Jello.  (I know, can there be anything more typical Utahan to say than I miss Jello?)–Wait, did I just call myself a ‘Utahan’???

Geez! But before I moved to Utah, Jello salads (sans green stuff with carrots) were a staple on every holiday table, now I can barely eat a bite before I pay the consequences. I also miss fried chicken.

Luckily (or not so, if my doctor is reading this), I can OCCASIONALLY enjoy a small amount of fried chicken.  I will usually eat a small piece like a wing or if I am really ambitious, a drumstick.  Nothing makes me feel more like a little kid than gnawing on a fried drummer.

For the most part, my daughter follows my diet, but I do give her more carbs than I eat since she’s a growing girl and very active. But she gets the same lean protein, and as many veggies as I can get into her.  But she is no stranger to the crispy strip or chicken nugget. Sometimes dinner is on the run or needs to be convenient. Tyson Crispy Chicken Strips have been great to have on hand during those times I need dinner fast.

I accepted a challenge issued by The Daily Meal and Tyson Chicken to make a creative dinner using Tyson Crispy Chicken Strips. Nothing gets me more excited in the kitchen than a challenge.

But I truly owe this recipe to my daughter.  Since it’s just she and I, the poor kid has to listen to me talk about recipes with her when I’m certain she much rather be watching My Little Pony. But when I said I was going to make chicken, she asked me if I was going to make the orange (as in color, not flavor) Chinese chicken like we had the other night.  I looked at her, smiled, kissed her, and hugged her until she cried out “mooommmmm, stop, let me go”.  Perks of being mom, squeezing your kid until they squeal!

Off to the kitchen I went to make my own version of Honey Sesame Chicken. Thanks Kiddo!

Oh, I should tell you, this was done before the rice cooker chimed that the rice was ready…truly a meal under 30 minutes.

Quick Honey Sesame Chicken

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Asian Fusion

Keyword: Honey Sesame Chicken

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 6

Calories: 590 kcal

Author: Michelle De La Cerda

Quick Honey Sesame Chicken is a super quick, Asian inspired meal that the whole family will love and can be on the table in less than 30 minutes.

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Ingredients

• 2 lbs Tyson Crispy Chicken Strips (about 10 strips)
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
• 2 gloves garlic; minced/grated
• 3 tbsp sesame oil; divided 2/1
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds; plus more for garnish
• 4 green onions; chopped

Instructions

1. Allow the Tyson Crispy Chicken Strips to thaw enough to cut or microwave for about 90 seconds.
2. Cut the chicken strips into cubes; set aside.
3. In a bowl, whisk together the honey, ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar, black pepper, rice wine vinegar, and garlic; set aside
4. In a large pan or wok, heat 2 tbsp of sesame oil.
5. Once hot, add the chicken, quickly flash frying it, making sure the oil has coated each piece. The chicken should have a slight 'wet' appearance.
6. Add the remaining tablespoon of sesame oil, mix well.
7. Pour in the sauce and bring to a low simmer.
8. Add the tablespoon of sesame seeds and half of the chopped green onions, mix well.
9. Once the chicken is warmed through, serve over rice, if desired.
10. Garnish with the remaining green onions and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts

Quick Honey Sesame Chicken

Amount Per Serving (6 g)

Calories 590 Calories from Fat 225

% Daily Value*

Fat 25g38%

Saturated Fat 5g31%

Trans Fat 1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 10g

Monounsaturated Fat 3g

Cholesterol 52mg17%

Sodium 1594mg69%

Potassium 711mg20%

Carbohydrates 69g23%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 37g41%

Protein 24g48%

Vitamin A 182IU4%

Vitamin C 3mg4%

Calcium 37mg4%

Iron 3mg17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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