Recipe for Asian Garlic and Ginger Chicken

a serving of prepared chicken, coated in sesame seeds and surrounded by shredded cabbage

Entrees A Sweet and Savory Combo

The combination of fresh garlic and ginger has been a healthful, flavorful addition to Thai and Indian cuisine for centuries, and adds an Asian note to this simple preparation of low fat chicken breast. The ginger and garlic flavors add a level of spice and sweet/savory notes, and the entire dish makes for a beneficial chicken soup alternative; both garlic and ginger are uncommon answers to warding off and alleviating the common cold.

Recipe courtesy of

Chef Edwin Cabrera

Prep Instructions

Yield: 4 (4 oz.) servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

Recipe Ingredients

4 (4 oz.) chicken breasts
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
1/2 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced
1 teaspoon low sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon scallions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce

Follow the prep technique next to each ingredient.
Preheat oven to 350˚F. Prepare pan with nonstick cooking spray.
Marinate chicken with all the ingredients except the sesame seeds for at least 2 hours prior to cooking. Place on a prepared sheet pan, sprinkle the sesame seeds and bake for 15-20 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165˚F.