Sesame Chicken
This sesame chicken recipe is easy to make, and the savory, sweet, and nutty sauce is irresistible! Each delicious chicken bite is crispy on the outside and juicy inside.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
- Garnish: sesame seeds and chopped scallions to taste
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup (packed) brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
Instructions
- Add the sauce ingredients to a small bowl and whisk them together.
- Cut the chicken into approx. 1" pieces and add it to another bowl. Sprinkle in the cornstarch and toss until coated.
- Add 2 tablespoons of oil to a skillet. Let it heat up for a few minutes over medium-high heat. I recommend cooking the chicken in two batches. Cook the chicken for 4 minutes and then flip (I use tongs to make it easy) and cook for another 3-4 minutes or so. Chicken should be browned and cooked through (165F). Transfer the chicken to a plate. For the second batch, add another tablespoon of olive oil to the pan.
- Once the second batch of chicken is done, add the chicken that's on the plate back to the skillet. Stir in the sauce and let it bubble for 30 seconds to a minute or so until thickened, then take the skillet off the heat. Sprinkle the sesame seeds and scallions over top. Serve immediately over rice or noodles.
Nutrition
Calories: 356kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 570mg | Potassium: 494mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 34IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg
