Sesame Chicken

May 05, 2023May 5, 20230 14
A savory and sweet stir-fry dish that's easy to make
in Chinese

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

1 Star2 Stars3 Stars4 Stars5 Stars
Loading...

Ingredients

1 pound boneless chicken breast
1/4 cup cornstarch
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon red chili flakes
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
2-3 green onions, sliced

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
400
Sugar
20g
Fat
15g
Sesame chicken is a popular Chinese takeout dish that is easy to make at home. This dish features bite-sized pieces of chicken coated in a sweet and savory sauce made with soy sauce, honey, and hoisin sauce. The addition of ginger, garlic, and red chili flakes add a bit of heat to the dish, while sesame seeds and green onions add a bit of texture and flavor. Serve sesame chicken over rice for a delicious and filling meal.

Instructions

1.Cut chicken into bite size pieces.
2.Toss chicken with cornstarch.
3.Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
4.Cook chicken until golden brown on all sides. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
5.In the same skillet, add sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Cook for 1 minute.
6.Add soy sauce, honey, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and red chili flakes. Stir until combined.
7.Add the chicken back into the skillet. Stir to coat chicken in sauce.
8.Sprinkle sesame seeds and green onions on top. Serve hot.

PROS

Quick and easy to make
Sweet and savory flavor
High in protein

CONS

Can be high in sodium
May have high sugar content

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Sesame seeds are a great source of healthy fats, protein, and fiber. Chicken is high in protein and may support muscle growth and weight loss. Ginger and garlic may have anti-inflammatory properties.

Print

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published.