Description
Indulge in this easy 30-minute Sesame Chicken recipe that transforms simple ingredients into a flavorful masterpiece. Tender bites of chicken are coated in a luscious sweet and savory sesame sauce, making it perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. The dish is not only quick to prepare but also versatile—serve it with rice, vegetables, or noodles for a well-rounded meal. With its delightful flavors and appealing presentation, you’re sure to impress your family and friends. Let’s dive into this scrumptious dish that’s bound to become a weeknight favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- Cooked rice for serving
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce (or pinch red pepper flakes, optional but recommended)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons canola oil (or avocado oil)
- Chopped green onions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, garlic, and cornstarch to create the sauce.
- In another dish, combine eggs, cornstarch, salt, and pepper for the coating mixture.
- Dip each chicken piece into the egg mixture followed by the flour.
- Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken until golden brown (about 10 minutes).
- Pour the sauce into the pan with cooked chicken; stir until thickened (1–2 minutes).
- Serve hot over rice garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg