Description
Indulge in this quick and easy Sesame Chicken recipe that perfectly marries tender chicken with a sweet and savory sesame sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish is ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions. The crispy chicken, paired with the rich flavors of the sauce, is sure to impress your family and friends. Serve it over fluffy rice or alongside vibrant vegetables for a well-rounded meal that satisfies cravings without the fuss. With minimal cleanup required, you can enjoy more time at the table and less time in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce (or pinch red pepper flakes, optional but recommended)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¾ cup all purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons canola oil (or avocado oil)
- cooked white or brown rice
- chopped green onions
- sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together low sodium soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, garlic, cornstarch, ketchup, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and sweet chili sauce until well combined.
- In a shallow dish, mix eggs with cornstarch, salt, and pepper. In another dish, place flour.
- Coat chicken pieces first in the egg mixture and then in flour.
- Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook coated chicken for about 10 minutes until golden brown.
- Add sauce to one side of the pan; stir until thickened for 1–2 minutes. Toss chicken with sauce to combine.
- Serve immediately over rice and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 17 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg