Description
A quick and delicious recipe for homemade sesame chicken that is easy to prepare and perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Cooked rice (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cornstarch, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken pieces and toss until they are evenly coated with the cornstarch mixture.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the coated chicken pieces in a single layer. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Pour this sauce into the skillet with the garlic and bring to a simmer.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds over the chicken and stir to combine.
- Serve the sesame chicken over cooked rice and garnish with sliced green onions.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add a teaspoon of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Substitute the chicken with tofu or shrimp for a different protein option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg