How to Make Amber's Sesame Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

The recipe for Amber's Sesame Chicken is a delectable and savory dish that is sure to become a family favorite. This Chinese-inspired recipe features tender chunks of chicken coated in a flavorful sauce made with soy, honey, ginger, and garlic, then tossed with toasted sesame seeds. The result is a dish that is both sweet and savory, with a satisfying crunch from the sesame seeds.

What sets this recipe apart is the depth of flavor in the sauce, which is perfectly balanced with the nuttine...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup toasted sesame seeds, divided
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (Optional)
  • 5 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into chunks
  • 5 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • ½ yellow onion, cut into wedges
  • ½ cup green bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine flour, 1/4 cup sesame seeds, black pepper, five-spice powder, and red pepper flakes. Place a few pieces of chicken at a time into the bag, and shake to coat. Remove to a platter.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Place chicken into skillet, and brown on both sides, about 5 minutes. Remove chicken, and set aside. Stir onion wedges and bell pepper slices into skillet; cook until slightly browned, about 2 minutes. Remove, and set aside.
  • Return chicken to skillet, and reduce heat to low. Mix in teriyaki marinade, 1/4 cup sesame seeds, and honey; stir until sauce thickens. Return onion and bell pepper to the skillet. Warm through, and serve.
  • Nutrition

    438 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 82mg
    • Sodium: 325mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 28g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 38g
    • Vitamin C: 13mg
    • Calcium: 147mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 507mg