Our Sesame Chicken Sauce Chinese

Elevate your homemade takeout game with "Our Sesame Chicken Sauce Chinese," a mouthwatering blend of savory, sweet, and nutty flavors that's perfect for recreating your favorite Chinese restaurant dish. This easy-to-make sauce features a harmonious mix of soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, and rice vinegar, balanced with the aromatic duo of fresh garlic and ginger. A touch of sesame oil and toasted sesame seeds adds richness and texture, while optional red pepper flakes let you customize the heat level to your liking. Ready in just 15 minutes, this thick, glossy sauce clings beautifully to crispy chicken or serves as a flavorful dipping companion. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe is a must-try for lovers of classic Chinese-inspired cuisine.

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Ginger, minced
• 1/2 cup Water
• 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon Toasted sesame seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon Optional: Red pepper flakes

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry. Stir until fully dissolved and set aside.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, honey, garlic, ginger, and remaining 1/2 cup of water.

Step 3

Whisk the mixture together and bring it to a gentle simmer, allowing the flavors to meld.

Step 4

Add the optional red pepper flakes if you prefer a touch of spiciness.

Step 5

Once the sauce is simmering, stir in the cornstarch slurry gradually while whisking continuously.

Step 6

Allow the sauce to simmer for 2-3 more minutes until it thickens to your desired consistency.

Step 7

Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the sesame oil to add a nutty aroma.

Step 8

Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds into the sauce and stir to distribute evenly.

Step 9

Serve immediately by tossing the sauce with crispy chicken or use it as a dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	320.4 grams (320.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	473

Total Fat 17.70g	23%
Saturated Fat 2.50g	13%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.90g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2320mg	101%
Total Carbohydrate 76.20g	28%
Dietary Fiber 1.70g	6%
Total Sugars 61.10g
Protein 7.70g	15%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 129mg	10%
Iron 3mg	14%
Potassium 351mg	7%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.2%

Protein: 6.2%

Carbs: 61.6%