Description
Sesame chicken blends Chinese-American flavors with lean protein and crispy texture. Balanced ingredients create a satisfying meal that delivers complex tastes you will savor in every delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs (680 g) chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tbsps honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsps cornstarch
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsps water (slurry)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
- 1 tbsp olive oil or sesame oil
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- Green onions, chopped
- Sesame seeds, additional
Instructions
- Preparation: Coat chicken pieces thoroughly with cornstarch, ensuring an even, light layer that promises crispy perfection.
- Searing: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high flame. Introduce chicken, stirring consistently for 6-8 minutes until achieving a golden, crisp exterior and complete internal cooking.
- Sauce Creation: In the same skillet, quickly sauté garlic and ginger for 30 seconds. Pour in soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and sesame seeds, allowing the mixture to simmer and meld flavors harmoniously.
- Sauce Refinement: Whisk cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce, stirring continuously for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and develops a glossy, luxurious consistency.
- Final Fusion: Reintroduce crispy chicken to the sauce, gently rotating to ensure complete, sumptuous coating. Warm together for an additional 2 minutes, allowing flavors to marry completely.
- Presentation: Garnish with vibrant green onions and a sprinkle of additional sesame seeds. Serve alongside steamed rice, quinoa, or stir-fried vegetables for a protein-packed, flavor-rich meal.
Notes
- Cornstarch Coating Technique: Ensure chicken pieces are evenly and lightly coated with cornstarch for a crispy, golden exterior that locks in moisture and creates a delicate crunch.
- Oil Temperature Control: Maintain medium-high heat while cooking chicken to achieve perfect golden-brown color without burning, allowing even cooking and maximum flavor development.
- Sauce Consistency Magic: Whisk cornstarch slurry thoroughly to create a glossy, thick sauce that clings beautifully to each chicken piece, preventing a watery or thin result.
- Garnish Impact: Sprinkle fresh green onions and extra sesame seeds just before serving to add a burst of color, texture, and fresh flavor that elevates the entire dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg