Description
Sesame chicken brings protein-packed perfection to dinner tables with crispy, golden-brown goodness. Quick and easy preparation helps hungry families enjoy restaurant-quality flavors right at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
Sauce and Seasoning:
- ⅓ cup (80 milliliters) low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (slurry)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
Oil and Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Chopped green onions
- Additional sesame seeds
Instructions
- Transform raw chicken pieces into a delicate, cornstarch-dusted coating, ensuring each morsel is evenly and lightly encrusted.
- Ignite a large skillet with olive oil, creating a sizzling landscape over medium-high temperature, then carefully introduce the chicken, allowing golden transformation through 6-8 minutes of attentive stirring until perfectly cooked and crisp.
- Utilizing the same heated vessel, awaken aromatic garlic and ginger for a quick 30-second dance, then cascade soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and nutty sesame seeds into a harmonious blend, gently coaxing the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Integrate the cornstarch slurry, whisking persistently to weave a luxurious thickness throughout the sauce, watching it evolve and develop body over 1-2 minutes of constant attention.
- Reunite the golden chicken with the glossy, fragrant sauce, tenderly rotating each piece to ensure complete, sumptuous coating, allowing an additional 2-minute warming embrace.
- Crown the dish with a sprinkle of verdant green onions and extra sesame seeds, presenting a vibrant plate meant to accompany steamed rice, quinoa, or a medley of stir-fried vegetables for a nourishing culinary experience.
Notes
- Coat chicken thoroughly with cornstarch to create a crispy, golden exterior that helps seal in moisture and provides a delightful crunch.
- Use high-heat cooking method to quickly sear chicken, ensuring it remains juicy while developing a beautiful golden-brown color without overcooking.
- Customize the sauce’s sweetness and tanginess by adjusting honey and rice vinegar ratios to suit personal taste preferences or dietary needs.
- Swap protein options easily by substituting chicken with tofu, shrimp, or plant-based alternatives for a versatile, diet-friendly recipe that accommodates vegetarian and gluten-free requirements.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg