Sesame Chicken
A delicious balance of sweet and savory flavors with crispy chicken coated in a flavorful sesame sauce.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts.
- 1/2 cup cornstarch For coating the chicken.
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil For frying.
For the Sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey Adjust sweetness to your taste.
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds For toasting.
For Garnish
- Green onions, chopped For garnish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Coat the chicken pieces in cornstarch.
Cooking
- In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat and fry the chicken until golden and crispy.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger to create the sauce.
- Pour the sauce into the skillet with the chicken and stir until the chicken is well-coated.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds over the chicken and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
Don’t skip the cornstarch for the crispy texture and avoid overcrowding the skillet when frying.