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A serving of savory sesame chicken with a golden-brown glaze

Quick way to grow a simple Sesame Chicken dish

This recipe provides a quick and easy method to prepare a delicious sesame chicken dish at home. Perfect for a weeknight meal, it delivers a balance of savory and slightly sweet flavors with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil for cooking
Sesame Sauce
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp ginger grated
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional
Garnish
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 2 stalks green onions sliced

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Toss the chicken pieces with cornstarch until they are evenly coated.
  2. Heat sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Cook the Chicken
  1. Add the chicken to the hot skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until browned and cooked through.
  2. Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
Make the Sauce
  1. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes.
  2. Pour the sauce into the same skillet and bring it to a simmer, stirring constantly, until it thickens slightly.
Combine and Serve
  1. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss it with the sesame sauce until fully coated.
  2. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving immediately with rice or noodles.

Notes

For extra crispiness, you can pan-fry the chicken in two batches to avoid overcrowding the skillet. Adjust the red pepper flakes to your preferred level of spice. Serve with steamed rice and stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.