Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Easy Sesame Chicken, a dish that beautifully marries sweet, savory, and nutty tastes. This recipe features crispy chicken pieces coated in a rich sesame glaze, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can recreate this beloved takeout classic in your kitchen and impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- Cooking oil for frying
- 2 tbsp cornstarch (for sauce thickening)
- 1/4 cup water (for sauce)
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 2 sliced green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- 1. Prep the Chicken: Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces, rinse under cold water, and pat dry with paper towels.
- 2. Marinate: In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and sesame oil. Add chicken pieces and coat well. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 3. Cook the Chicken: Heat cooking oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken in batches for about 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- 4. Prepare the Sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, mix additional soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, cornstarch dissolved in water. Stir until thickened.
- 5. Combine: Pour sauce over cooked chicken in the skillet and toss to coat everything evenly for another minute.
- 6. Serve: Transfer to plates, drizzle with extra sauce if desired, and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider including vegetables such as broccoli or bell peppers during cooking. To make the dish gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.