How to Make Easy Sesame Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of Chinese takeout, then you'll love this homemade recipe for Easy Sesame Chicken. This dish is a staple in many Chinese restaurants, and now you can make it in the comfort of your own kitchen. With its perfect balance of sweet, savory, and nutty flavors, this sesame chicken recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household.

Not only is this Easy Sesame Chicken delicious, but it's also incredibly simple to make. You won't need any specialized cooking skills or hard...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup honey
  • ¼ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • ¼ cup rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon chile-garlic sauce (such as Sriracha®)
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds, divided
  • 2 green onions, chopped

Information

  • Prep Time: 7 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 22 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Whisk cornstarch, salt, and black pepper together in a large bowl; add chicken and toss to coat.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken in batches, turning occasionally, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, chile-garlic sauce, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and 1 tablespoon sesame seeds in a small bowl.
  • Pour sauce over chicken in the skillet; toss to coat chicken. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until sauce thickens and chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 2 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 2 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
  • Nutrition

    293 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 46mg
    • Sodium: 838mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 24g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Protein: 20g
    • Potassium: 264mg