Quick Sesame Chicken

Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this Quick Sesame Chicken recipe, a savory-sweet delight that's ready in just 25 minutes! Tender, bite-sized chicken breast pieces are coated in a light cornstarch crust, pan-fried to golden perfection, and tossed in a glossy sauce made with soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and a hint of sesame oil. Toasted sesame seeds and fresh green onions add a nutty crunch and vibrant freshness, making every bite irresistible. Perfectly paired with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables, this easy sesame chicken recipe is your go-to for a fast, flavorful homemade takeout experience.

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breast
• 0.5 cup cornstarch
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 0.25 cup vegetable oil
• 0.25 cup soy sauce
• 3 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic
• 0.5 tsp ginger
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp sesame seeds
• 2 stalks green onions

Directions

Step 1

Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and black pepper.

Step 2

Place the cornstarch in a bowl and toss the chicken pieces in it until fully coated, shaking off any excess.

Step 3

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken pieces in batches, ensuring they're golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil to make the sauce.

Step 5

Wipe out the skillet and return it to medium heat. Pour the sauce into the skillet and bring it to a simmer.

Step 6

Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the sauce.

Step 7

Sprinkle sesame seeds over the chicken and stir gently.

Step 8

Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions before serving.

Step 9

Serve immediately with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	754.8 grams (754.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1699

Total Fat 92.70g	119%
Saturated Fat 14.90g	75%
Polyunsaturated Fat 45.90g
Cholesterol 390mg	130%
Sodium 4992mg	217%
Total Carbohydrate 91.40g	33%
Dietary Fiber 3.90g	14%
Total Sugars 52.80g
Protein 137.60g	275%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 129mg	10%
Iron 5mg	29%
Potassium 1733mg	37%

*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: 47.7%

Protein: 31.4%

Carbs: 20.9%