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sesame chicken

Sesame Chicken

Sesame Chicken is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that features tender chicken bites coated in a sweet and savory sesame sauce. This recipe comes together in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for a quick and delicious meal.
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Prep Time 17 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Tongs
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce:

  • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce or pinch red pepper flakes (optional but recommended)
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • For the Chicken:
  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil or avocado oil

For Serving:

  • Cooked white or brown rice
  • Chopped green onions
  • Sesame seeds

Instructions
 

Prepare the Sauce:

  • In a bowl, combine all sauce ingredients and whisk until well combined. Set aside.

Coat the Chicken:

  • In a wide, shallow dish or pie plate, whisk together eggs, cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
  • Place flour in a second wide, shallow dish.
  • Working in two batches, coat chicken pieces first in the egg and cornstarch mixture, then in the flour, shaking off any excess. Place coated chicken on a clean plate.

Cook the Chicken:

  • Heat canola or avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Once hot, add coated chicken pieces to the pan using tongs.
  • Cook until browned and cooked through, about 10 minutes, stirring/flipping to cook evenly. If browning too quickly, reduce heat.

Thicken the Sauce:

  • Move cooked chicken to one side of the pan. Pour sauce into the other side.
  • Cook and stir sauce until thickened, about 1-2 minutes.

Combine and Serve:

  • Gently toss chicken with sauce until evenly coated. Cook for 2-3 more minutes over low heat for a sticky coating.
  • Serve immediately over rice, garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

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