Go Back
–+ servings
SESAME CHICKEN

Sesame Chicken

Please rate us
This dish pairs wonderfully with rice! Consider serving it alongside steamed broccoli or bok choy for a quick and delicious meal.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Chicken, Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken:
  • 1 egg
  • 1 pound chicken breast cut into bite-size pieces
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • Green onions for garnish
Sesame Sauce:
  • ¼ cup brown sugar or honey
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon minced ginger
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ¾ cup chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Frying pan

Method
 

  1. Toast Sesame Seeds: Place the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently, just until lightly browned and fragrant. Set aside to cool.
  2. Prepare Chicken: Toss the chicken pieces with egg, 3 tablespoons cornstarch, and soy sauce. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
  3. Prepare Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together broth, brown sugar, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic.
  4. Cook Chicken: In a 10-inch skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add half of the chicken and stir-fry until browned and almost cooked through, about 5 minutes. Transfer the fried chicken to a bowl and repeat with the remaining chicken.
  5. Thicken Sauce: Whisk the sauce and add it to the skillet along with all of the chicken. Cook over medium-high heat while stirring until thickened, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  6. Finish and Garnish: Stir in the sesame seeds. Garnish with green onions. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

To store leftover sesame chicken, place it in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3-4 days. When reheating, use the stovetop or microwave until heated through.
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!