Description
A delicious and easy-to-make recipe for homemade sesame chicken that is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- ½ cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (plus extra for garnish)
- 3 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Prep Chicken: Begin by cutting the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and place them in a bowl.
- Coat with Cornstarch: Sprinkle the cornstarch over the chicken and toss until fully coated. This will help create a crispy exterior.
- Heat Oil: In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Cook Chicken: Add the coated chicken pieces to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, reduce the heat and add the minced garlic and ginger. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Combine Sauce Ingredients: Add the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and sesame oil to the skillet. Stir to combine and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return Chicken: Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet and toss it in the sauce until well coated.
- Add Sesame Seeds: Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds over the chicken and toss again.
- Cook Briefly: Allow the chicken to cook for another minute or two, ensuring it is evenly coated in the sauce.
- Garnish: Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions and additional sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of honey.
- Serve with rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- This dish is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for a couple of days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg