Easy Sesame Chicken

Name: Easy Sesame Chicken
Prep time: 7 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 22 min
Ingredients: 0.5 cup cornstarch; 1 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-sized pieces; 0.25 cup vegetable oil; 0.25 cup honey; 0.25 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce; 0.25 cup rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon chile-garlic sauce (such as Sriracha®); 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root; 2 teaspoons sesame oil; 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds, divided; 2 green onions, chopped

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This sweet and savory dish is simple to make and budget-friendly. Add broccoli and serve over rice or noodles for a complete meal.

Submitted by CookingWithShelia

Published on February 18, 2023

Prep Time:

7 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

22 mins

Servings:

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Ingredients

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Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

½ cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-sized pieces
¼ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup honey
¼ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
¼ cup rice vinegar
1 tablespoon chile-garlic sauce (such as Sriracha®)
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds, divided
2 green onions, chopped

Directions

Whisk cornstarch, salt, and black pepper together in a large bowl; add chicken and toss to coat.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken in batches, turning occasionally, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
Whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, chile-garlic sauce, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and 1 tablespoon sesame seeds in a small bowl.
Pour sauce over chicken in the skillet; toss to coat chicken. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until sauce thickens and chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 2 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 2 minutes.
Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon sesame seeds and chopped green onions.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

293	Calories
13g	Fat
24g	Carbs
20g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 293
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g	17%
Saturated Fat 2g	11%
Cholesterol 46mg	15%
Sodium 838mg	36%
Total Carbohydrate 24g	9%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Protein 20g	39%
Potassium 264mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.