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Honey Sesame Chicken

Sweet and savory chicken coated in a sticky honey sesame glaze, perfect for a weeknight dinner or special occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Snack
Cuisine: American, Asian Fusion
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs chicken breasts or thighs boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger minced
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar optional
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 green onions sliced for garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Spatula
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. Pat chicken dry and toss with cornstarch until lightly coated.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add soy sauce, honey, water, rice vinegar, and brown sugar. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  5. Return chicken to skillet and toss to coat with sauce. Cook 1–2 minutes more to allow glaze to adhere.
  6. Transfer to serving plate. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve over rice or vegetables.

Notes

Adjust sweetness or spice to taste. For extra crispiness, dredge chicken in flour before cornstarch.