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Sesame Chicken - Quick and Easy Recipe

This easy sesame chicken recipe is perfect for a quick and delicious dinner, packed with flavor and ready in under 30 minutes!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinners
Cuisine: Asian
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Servings: 4 servings
Author: Clara

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger, minced
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1/4 cup water (optional, for sauce consistency)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, toss chicken pieces with cornstarch until evenly coated.
  2. Heat sesame oil in a pan over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and water (if needed).
  4. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and cook until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Sprinkle sesame seeds and green onions over the chicken before serving.

Notes

Serve with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal. Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey to taste.