Sticky Sesame Lime and Soy Chicken Recipe

Many ‘sticky and salty’ soy chicken recipes available at your local restaurant contains a lot of added sugar, salt and sometimes MSG. This Sticky Sesame Lime and Soy Chicken Recipe uses natural honey, soy and sesame seeds for taste and crunch without any nasties, making this the perfect meal to enjoy on ‘takeout’ night.

Chicken is a quick and easy source of protein which is essential for muscle growth and healthy weight loss. We have used lean chicken breast in this soy chicken recipe for all the nutrients, without the extra calories.

Use any leftovers for lunch the next day!

Sticky Sesame Lime and Soy Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 cloves garlic crushed
• 4 spring onions diced
• 2 limes
• 4 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
• 1 tbsp honey
• 4 cups salt-reduced chicken stock
• 400 grams chicken breast fillet
• 2 tbsp sesame seeds

Sticky Sesame Lime and Soy Chicken Recipe Method

1. In a deep pan or wok, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
2. Pan-fry the garlic and green onions till fragrant.
3. Increase the heat to high and add the chicken to the pan, browning both sides.
4. Cut the limes in half and squeeze the juice over the chicken to coat.
5. Place the limes flat on the hot pan to caramelize some of the natural acids then set them aside.
6. Add in the honey, soy sauce, and stock and bring to a boil.
7. Reduce to a simmer and cook uncovered for 30 minutes.
8. When the chicken is cooked, remove it from the pan or wok and let it cool slightly. You can either cut it up or shred it into smaller pieces.
9. Scatter sesame seeds over the top of the chicken, squeeze over the caramelized lime juice and serve with brown rice or quinoa and salad.

For more delicious and healthy recipes try our chicken parmigiana recipe and our chicken pad Thai recipe!

Serves 4 at 380 calories per serving

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