Quick Sesame Chicken
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this Quick Sesame Chicken recipe, a savory-sweet delight that's ready in just 25 minutes! Tender, bite-sized chicken breast pieces are coated in a light cornstarch crust, pan-fried to golden perfection, and tossed in a glossy sauce made with soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and a hint of sesame oil. Toasted sesame seeds and fresh green onions add a nutty crunch and vibrant freshness, making every bite irresistible. Perfectly paired with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables, this easy sesame chicken recipe is your go-to for a fast, flavorful homemade takeout experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 0.5 cup cornstarch
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.25 cup vegetable oil
- 0.25 cup soy sauce
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic
- 0.5 tsp ginger
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 stalks green onions
Instructions
Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and black pepper.
Place the cornstarch in a bowl and toss the chicken pieces in it until fully coated, shaking off any excess.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken pieces in batches, ensuring they're golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil to make the sauce.
Wipe out the skillet and return it to medium heat. Pour the sauce into the skillet and bring it to a simmer.
Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the sauce.
Sprinkle sesame seeds over the chicken and stir gently.
Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Serve immediately with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1699 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 92.7 g | 119% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.9 g | 74% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 45.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 390 mg | 130% | |
| Sodium | 4992 mg | 217% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 91.4 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 52.8 g | ||
| Protein | 137.6 g | 275% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 129 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1733 mg | 37% | |
*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.
