Description
This Honey Sesame Chicken recipe is a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors that come together in a simple and delicious dish. Tender chicken pieces are coated in a sticky honey glaze and sprinkled with sesame seeds for a delightful crunch. Serve this dish with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Sauce:
- 1/3 cup honey
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 tbsp water (optional, for thinning)
Garnish:
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 2–3 green onions (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Toss the chicken pieces in cornstarch until fully coated.
- Cook the Chicken: Add chicken in batches, avoiding overcrowding. Cook for 4-5 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: Stir in honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Simmer for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened. Add water if needed to adjust consistency.
- Coat the Chicken: Toss the cooked chicken in the prepared sauce until well coated.
- Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
Notes
- For extra heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- You can customize this dish by adding your favorite vegetables like bell peppers, broccoli, or snap peas.
- Make sure not to overcrowd the pan when frying the chicken to ensure crispy results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying, Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Honey Sesame Chicken, Asian Chicken Recipe, Sweet and Savory Chicken, Chicken Stir-Fry
