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Sesame Chicken

πŸ”ͺ PREP TIME 20 mins
πŸ”₯ COOK TIME 15 mins
🍽️ SERVINGS 4 Servings
Sesame Chicken
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Nutritional Breakdown

Per Serving
Calories 270 kcal
Protein 26.1 g
Carbs 6.6 g
Fat 15.8 g

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4 Servings
  • Chicken
    400 g
  • Sesame Seed
    2 tbsp
  • Soy Sauce
    2 tbsp
  • Honey
    2 tbsp
  • Cornstarch
    2 tbsp
  • Oil
    2 tbsp

πŸ’‘ Short Description

Overview and quick notes for Sesame Chicken

Crispy chicken with sesame.

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ³ Cooking Instructions

Full recipe instructions for preparing Sesame Chicken

πŸ”₯ Prep

  • Cut the 400 g chicken into bite-sized cubes.
  • Toss the chicken cubes with 2 tbsp cornstarch until evenly coated.
  • Measure out 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, and 2 tbsp oil into a small bowl and mix to form the sauce.
  • Measure out 2 tbsp sesame seeds and set aside for garnish.

πŸ”₯ Cook

  • 1. Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  • 2. Add the cornstarch-coated chicken cubes and fry for 4-5 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and crispy.
  • 3. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
  • 4. In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tbsp of oil and pour in the soy sauce-honey mixture.
  • 5. Bring the sauce to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring, until it thickens slightly.
  • 6. Return the fried chicken to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the sauce; cook for 1 minute to let the flavors meld.
  • 7. Sprinkle the 2 tbsp sesame seeds over the chicken and toss quickly to distribute; cook for an additional 30 seconds to toast the seeds lightly.
  • 8. Remove from heat and transfer to a serving dish.

πŸ”₯ Serve

  • Serve the sesame chicken hot over steamed jasmine rice or noodles.
  • Garnish with extra sesame seeds and sliced green onions if desired.
  • Pair with a simple cucumber salad or stir‑fried vegetables for a complete meal.

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