Name: Glazed Lemon Chicken with Sesame Top
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)); Salt and pepper (to taste); 2 tablespoons olive oil ((or sesame oil for a deeper flavor)); 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated, optional but lovely); ¼ cup fresh lemon juice ((about 2 lemons)); 2 tablespoons honey ((or maple syrup for variation)); 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar); 1 teaspoon cornstarch (mixed with 1 tbsp water for thickening); 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped or green onion for garnish)

Glazed Lemon Chicken with Sesame Top

“Glazed lemon chicken sesame top” is a dish that combines savory and citrusy flavors with a bit of nutty crunch.

Here’s how it typically comes together:

Chicken – usually boneless breast or thigh, cooked until juicy and tender.

Lemon glaze – a shiny sauce made from lemon juice, honey (or sugar), soy sauce, and sometimes garlic or ginger. The glaze gives a sweet-tart flavor and a glossy coating.

Sesame top – finished with toasted sesame seeds sprinkled on top, adding a lightly nutty aroma and a bit of texture.

It’s often served with rice or lightly sautéed vegetables.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Course Appetizer, Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine American, Asian, Mediterranean

Servings servings

Calories 375 kcal

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Ingredients

Chicken

4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil (or sesame oil for a deeper flavor)
2 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated, optional but lovely
¼ cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup for variation)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water for thickening
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped or green onion for garnish

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Instructions

Pat the chicken dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook 5–6 minutes per side (depending on thickness) until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
In the same pan, add garlic (and ginger if using). Sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.
Stir in lemon juice, honey, soy sauce, and vinegar. Let it bubble gently for 1–2 minutes.
Add the cornstarch slurry and whisk until the sauce thickens and turns glossy.
Return the chicken to the pan and spoon the glaze over it, coating fully. Let it simmer for another minute so everything melds together.
Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the top and add parsley or green onion for color.

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Nutrition

Calories: 375kcal (19%)Carbohydrates: 12g (4%)Protein: 49g (98%)Fat: 14g (22%)Saturated Fat: 2g (13%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 145mg (48%)Sodium: 516mg (22%)Potassium: 895mg (26%)Fiber: 0.4g (2%)Sugar: 9g (10%)Vitamin A: 153IU (3%)Vitamin C: 11mg (13%)Calcium: 38mg (4%)Iron: 1mg (6%)

Disclaimer

Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.

Keyword chicken, comfort food, grilled, quick

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