Quick and Easy Sesame Chicken
Whip up a restaurant-quality dish in just 30 minutes with this Quick and Easy Sesame Chicken recipe! Tender, bite-sized pieces of chicken breast are lightly coated in a velvety cornstarch and egg batter, then pan-fried to golden perfection. The star of this crowd-pleaser is the sticky, savory-sweet sesame glaze, made from pantry staples like honey, soy sauce, and ketchup, with a fragrant kick of garlic and sesame oil. Topped with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds and fresh green onions, this dish is bursting with flavor and texture. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual entertaining, it pairs beautifully with steamed rice or noodles for a fast, satisfying meal the entire family will love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 4 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 egg
- 0.25 cup vegetable oil
- 2 garlic clove
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 green onions
Instructions
Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and place them in a mixing bowl.
Add 2 tablespoons of cornstarch, soy sauce, and the egg to the chicken, mixing well to coat evenly.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In a small bowl, combine the garlic (minced), honey, ketchup, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and remaining 2 tablespoons of cornstarch. Mix well to create the sauce.
Add the sauce to the skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, tossing to coat the chicken pieces evenly in the sauce.
Sprinkle sesame seeds and finely chopped green onions on top for garnish.
Serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1732 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 94.5 g | 121% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.9 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 45.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 586 mg | 195% | |
| Sodium | 2300 mg | 100% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 94.7 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 57.8 g | ||
| Protein | 137.3 g | 275% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 127 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 1578 mg | 34% | |
*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.
