Description
This Sesame Chicken recipe features tender chicken bites coated in a sticky, sweet, and savory sesame sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for a quick, healthy weeknight dinner and a family favorite alternative to takeout. Serve it with rice and your choice of vegetables for a complete meal.
Ingredients
For the Sauce:
- ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce (optional)
- 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
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons canola oil (or avocado oil)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce:
In a bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients until well combined. Set aside. - Coat the Chicken:
- In a shallow dish, whisk together eggs, cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
- Place flour in a separate dish.
- Dip chicken pieces first in the egg mixture, then in the flour, shaking off excess.
- Cook the Chicken:
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken pieces and cook for about 10 minutes, flipping to cook all sides evenly, until browned and cooked through.
- Add the Sauce:
- Push chicken to one side of the skillet.
- Pour sauce into the other side and cook, stirring, until thickened (about 1-2 minutes).
- Toss chicken with the sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve:
Serve immediately over cooked rice, garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- Add steamed broccoli or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free soy sauce and substitute the flour with a gluten-free blend.
- The sauce can be prepared ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: Chinese-American