Sesame Chicken
πͺ PREP TIME 20 mins
π₯ COOK TIME 15 mins
π½οΈ SERVINGS 4 Servings
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Nutritional Breakdown
Calories 270 kcal
Protein 26.1 g
Carbs 6.6 g
Fat 15.8 g
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4 Servings
- Chicken400 g
- Sesame Seed2 tbsp
- Soy Sauce2 tbsp
- Honey2 tbsp
- Cornstarch2 tbsp
- Oil2 tbsp
π‘ Short Description
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Crispy chicken with sesame.
π¨βπ³ Cooking Instructions
Full recipe instructions for preparing Sesame Chicken
π₯ 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.
π₯ 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.
π₯ 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 stirβfried vegetables for a complete meal.
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