Easy Sesame Chicken with Apricot Sauce
Experience the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors with this Easy Sesame Chicken with Apricot Sauce. Tender, golden-fried chicken bites are coated in a crispy sesame seed crust and tossed in a luscious homemade apricot sauce infused with soy sauce, honey, garlic, and a hint of ginger. This quick and simple recipe, ready in just 35 minutes, is a healthier, takeout-inspired dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Serve it over steamed rice or alongside stir-fried vegetables for a complete and satisfying meal, and finish with a sprinkle of fresh green onions for added brightness. Whether you're craving something indulgent or looking for a crowd-pleasing dinner, this sesame chicken recipe is the ultimate comfort food with a fruity twist.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 1 large Egg
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds
- 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
- 0.5 cup Apricot preserves
- 1.5 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Ginger
- 0.25 cup Water
- 2 stalks Green onions
Instructions
Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and place them in a bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, toss to coat, and let marinate for 5 minutes.
In another bowl, whisk the egg and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch together until smooth. Add the marinated chicken to the egg mixture and toss to coat.
In a shallow dish, combine the flour, sesame seeds, and a pinch of salt. Dredge the chicken pieces in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken in batches and fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per batch. Remove and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
In a saucepan, combine the apricot preserves, remaining 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and water. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for about 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry. Gradually add the slurry to the apricot sauce and stir until it thickens to your desired consistency, then remove from heat.
Toss the fried chicken pieces in the apricot sauce until evenly coated.
Serve the sesame chicken over steamed rice or with stir-fried vegetables. Garnish with chopped green onions for a fresh finishing touch.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2748 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 139.8 g | 179% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.6 g | 113% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 75.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 610 mg | 203% | |
| Sodium | 2794 mg | 121% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 227.2 g | 83% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.6 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 106.6 g | ||
| Protein | 153.3 g | 307% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 158 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 10.8 mg | 60% | |
| Potassium | 1787 mg | 38% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
