Description
This Honey Sesame Chicken recipe is a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors, creating a simple yet delicious dish that will satisfy your taste buds. Tender chicken pieces are coated in a crispy cornstarch exterior and then tossed in a sticky, flavorful sauce made with honey, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- ½ cup cornstarch
For the Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- â…“ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- â…“ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (for slurry)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- cooked white rice, for serving
Instructions
- Coat the Chicken: Toss the chicken pieces with cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Cook the Chicken: Cook coated chicken pieces in oil until golden brown and crispy. Set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: Sauté garlic and ginger, then add a mixture of soy sauce, honey, vinegar, sesame oil, ketchup, and sugar. Thicken with cornstarch slurry.
- Combine and Serve: Toss cooked chicken in the sauce until heated through. Serve over rice, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken breasts for thighs if preferred.
- For extra heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- This dish pairs well with steamed broccoli or stir-fried vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
