Sesame Chicken Sauce
Transform your homemade Asian-inspired dishes with this luscious Sesame Chicken Sauce, a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and tangy flavors. Made with pantry staples like soy sauce, honey, and brown sugar, this rich sauce is elevated with the nutty aroma of sesame oil, the zing of fresh garlic and ginger, and a touch of ketchup for depth. Thickened with a quick cornstarch slurry, it coats crispy chicken beautifully but also doubles as a versatile dipping sauce. Finished with toasted sesame seeds and optional scallion garnish, this 15-minute recipe is an effortless way to bring vibrant, restaurant-quality flavor to your kitchen. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prepping, this sesame chicken sauce recipe is a must-try for lovers of quick and flavorful Asian cuisine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Ketchup
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
- 1 cup Water
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Cold water
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon Scallions, sliced (optional for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ketchup, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
Add 1 cup of water to the saucepan and stir well to combine all the ingredients.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent the sugar from sticking to the bottom.
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of cold water until smooth to create a slurry.
Gradually pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce, stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
Allow the sauce to simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until it thickens to your desired consistency.
Stir in the sesame seeds and remove the sauce from heat. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed (add a pinch of salt or more honey, if desired).
Let the sauce cool slightly before using it to coat crispy chicken or as a dipping sauce.
If using, sprinkle sliced scallions on top as a garnish before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
642 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.1 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 13.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1812 mg | 79% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 86.8 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 72.2 g | ||
| Protein | 6.9 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 67 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 296 mg | 6% | |
*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.
