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Easy Sesame Chicken

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Easy Sesame Chicken features crispy chicken pieces tossed in a sweet, savory, and sticky sesame sauce. It’s a quick, flavorful homemade version of a takeout favorite, perfect for weeknight dinners with rice or veggies.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
  • Diet: Halal

Ingredients

  • For the chicken:
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/3 cup cornstarch
  • Salt & black pepper, to taste
  • 2–3 tbsp vegetable oil (for frying)
  • For the sesame sauce:
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (slurry)
  • For garnish:
  • Toasted sesame seeds
  • Sliced green onions

Instructions

  1. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then toss in cornstarch until evenly coated.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in batches until golden and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
  3. In a small saucepan, whisk together soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Bring to a simmer.
  4. Add cornstarch slurry to the sauce and cook 1–2 minutes until thickened.
  5. Return chicken to skillet and pour sauce over. Toss to coat evenly.
  6. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Add steamed broccoli or snap peas for color and crunch.
  • Mix in red pepper flakes or sriracha for heat.
  • Serve over cauliflower rice or lettuce cups for a low-carb option.
  • Bake chicken instead of frying for a lighter version.

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