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sesame seeds Recipes

Explore Bento-ready recipes with sesame seeds. Find simple combinations, grocery ideas, and balanced prep built for Chef Bento.

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Recipes

30

Sakura Glazed Salmon Teriyaki Bowl
Medium

Japanese

Sakura Glazed Salmon Teriyaki Bowl

A delicate Japanese bowl featuring pan-seared salmon glazed with a sweet-savory cherry blossom-inspired teriyaki sauce, served over perfectly cooked jasmine rice with quick-pickled vegetables.

45m

Time

485

Calories

34g

Protein

0g

Fiber

Crispy Honey Sesame Korean Fried Chicken
Medium

Korean

Crispy Honey Sesame Korean Fried Chicken

This double-fried Korean chicken delivers an irresistible crunch coated in a sticky-sweet honey glaze with toasted sesame seeds. Perfect for sharing with friends over cold beverages.

45m

Time

420

Calories

28g

Protein

0g

Fiber

Sweet Sesame Korean Braised Potatoes (Gamja Jorim)
Easy

Korean

Sweet Sesame Korean Braised Potatoes (Gamja Jorim)

These irresistible Korean braised baby potatoes are glazed in a perfectly balanced sweet and savory soy sauce, finished with aromatic sesame oil and toasted sesame seeds. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, this beloved banchan (side dish) will have everyone reaching for seconds.

50m

Time

285

Calories

5g

Protein

0g

Fiber

Golden Miso Ginger Pork Rolls
Medium

Japanese

Golden Miso Ginger Pork Rolls

Tender pork loin slices wrapped around crisp vegetables and glazed with a sweet white miso and fresh ginger sauce. This elegant Japanese dish brings restaurant-quality flavors to your home kitchen with minimal effort.

45m

Time

350

Calories

28g

Protein

0g

Fiber

Honey Miso Glazed Chicken Thighs with Sesame Cucumber Salad
Easy

Japanese

Honey Miso Glazed Chicken Thighs with Sesame Cucumber Salad

Tender chicken thighs glazed in a sweet and savory miso-honey sauce, served alongside a refreshing cucumber salad with toasted sesame. This Japanese-inspired dish brings together rich umami flavors with crisp, cool textures for a balanced and satisfying meal.

45m

Time

420

Calories

32g

Protein

0g

Fiber

Golden Honey Sesame Crispy Chicken
Medium

Chinese

Golden Honey Sesame Crispy Chicken

Tender chicken pieces are glazed with a sweet and savory honey sauce, then finished with toasted sesame seeds for an irresistible crunch. This restaurant-quality dish comes together in under an hour and delivers perfectly caramelized edges with juicy, flavorful meat inside.

45m

Time

420

Calories

32g

Protein

0g

Fiber

Yuzu Miso Glazed Chicken Thighs with Pickled Cucumber
Medium

Japanese

Yuzu Miso Glazed Chicken Thighs with Pickled Cucumber

Tender chicken thighs glazed with a sweet and tangy yuzu-miso sauce, served alongside quick-pickled cucumbers for a refreshing crunch. This Japanese-inspired dish balances umami richness with citrus brightness.

45m

Time

380

Calories

32g

Protein

0g

Fiber

Crispy Honey Soy Garlic Chicken Wings
Medium

Korean

Crispy Honey Soy Garlic Chicken Wings

These Korean-inspired crispy chicken wings are coated in an irresistible sticky glaze made with honey, soy sauce, and aromatic garlic. Double-fried for ultimate crunch, then tossed in the sweet-salty sauce and finished with toasted sesame seeds and fresh green onions.

55m

Time

420

Calories

28g

Protein

0g

Fiber

Golden Cloud Honey Butter Fried Chicken
Medium

Korean

Golden Cloud Honey Butter Fried Chicken

Experience the legendary crunch of Korean fried chicken elevated with a dreamy honey butter glaze and a light, airy coating that melts in your mouth. This recipe transforms simple ingredients into an irresistible dish that's crispy outside and impossibly tender inside.

45m

Time

485

Calories

32g

Protein

0g

Fiber

Miso-Glazed Nasu Dengaku with Crispy Tofu
Medium

Japanese

Miso-Glazed Nasu Dengaku with Crispy Tofu

A stunning Japanese classic featuring tender eggplant marinated in sweet white miso glaze, served alongside golden crispy tofu on a bed of sesame-infused rice. This vegetarian dish brings together the perfect balance of savory, sweet, and umami flavors.

55m

Time

380

Calories

18g

Protein

0g

Fiber

Golden Miso Butter Corn Rice Bowl
Easy

Japanese

Golden Miso Butter Corn Rice Bowl

A irresistible Japanese rice bowl featuring sweet corn sautéed in a creamy miso-butter sauce, topped with crispy nori and green onions. This comfort food favorite combines the nutty sweetness of corn with rich umami flavors for a dish that tastes like summer in Japan.

35m

Time

485

Calories

12g

Protein

0g

Fiber

Korean Gochujang Glazed Pork Belly Bites
Medium

Korean

Korean Gochujang Glazed Pork Belly Bites

Crispy pork belly bites glazed in a sweet and spicy gochujang sauce, topped with sesame and green onions. These bite-sized delights deliver the perfect balance of crunch, heat, and umami in every mouthful.

45m

Time

480

Calories

22g

Protein

0g

Fiber

Frequently asked questions

What recipes use sesame seeds?

Chef Bento includes sesame seeds in balanced single-serving boxes with protein, fiber, and practical grocery-list portions.

How should I prep sesame seeds for Bento meals?

Prep it in small, repeatable portions and pair it with a protein anchor, a vegetable, and a sauce or crunch element when it fits the recipe.

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