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Sesame Chicken Recipe served with rice and garnished with sesame seeds.

Easy Sesame Chicken Recipe


  • Author: Velma
  • Total Time: PT30M
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Crispy, golden-brown chicken tossed in a sweet and savory sesame sauce, garnished with toasted sesame seeds and green onions. Perfect over steamed rice for a restaurant-style meal at home! 


Ingredients

Scale

For the Chicken:

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp cooking oil (vegetable or avocado oil)

For the Sesame Sauce:

  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (for thickening)

For Garnish:

  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 green onions, sliced

Instructions

1. Prepare the Chicken

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken pieces with soy sauce, cornstarch, and a beaten egg.
  • Let it marinate for 10 minutes while you prepare the sauce.
  • Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
  • Coat each piece of chicken with a light flour dusting before placing it in the pan.
  • Cook until golden brown and crispy, about 4-5 minutes per side.
  • Remove and set aside on a paper towel.

2. Make the Sesame Sauce

  • In a small saucepan, heat sesame oil over medium heat.
  • Add minced garlic and ginger, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Pour in soy sauce, honey, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes.
  • Stir well and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  • Mix the cornstarch with water and slowly pour into the sauce.
  • Stir continuously until the sauce thickens.

3. Combine & Serve

 

  • Return the cooked chicken to the pan and pour the sauce over it.
  • Toss everything together until the chicken is evenly coated.
  • Let it cook for another 1-2 minutes so the sauce absorbs.
  • Sprinkle sesame seeds and sliced green onions on top.
  • Serve immediately with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables.
  • Prep Time: PT15M
  • Cook Time: PT15M
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 420 kcal
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 750 mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 75 mg