Our Sesame Chicken Sauce Chinese
Elevate your homemade takeout game with "Our Sesame Chicken Sauce Chinese," a mouthwatering blend of savory, sweet, and nutty flavors that's perfect for recreating your favorite Chinese restaurant dish. This easy-to-make sauce features a harmonious mix of soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, and rice vinegar, balanced with the aromatic duo of fresh garlic and ginger. A touch of sesame oil and toasted sesame seeds adds richness and texture, while optional red pepper flakes let you customize the heat level to your liking. Ready in just 15 minutes, this thick, glossy sauce clings beautifully to crispy chicken or serves as a flavorful dipping companion. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe is a must-try for lovers of classic Chinese-inspired cuisine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, minced
- 1/2 cup Water
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Toasted sesame seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon Optional: Red pepper flakes
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry. Stir until fully dissolved and set aside.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, honey, garlic, ginger, and remaining 1/2 cup of water.
Whisk the mixture together and bring it to a gentle simmer, allowing the flavors to meld.
Add the optional red pepper flakes if you prefer a touch of spiciness.
Once the sauce is simmering, stir in the cornstarch slurry gradually while whisking continuously.
Allow the sauce to simmer for 2-3 more minutes until it thickens to your desired consistency.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the sesame oil to add a nutty aroma.
Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds into the sauce and stir to distribute evenly.
Serve immediately by tossing the sauce with crispy chicken or use it as a dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
473 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.7 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2320 mg | 101% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 76.2 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 61.1 g | ||
| Protein | 7.7 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 129 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 351 mg | 7% | |
*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.
