Quick Weeknight Sesame Chicken

Name: Quick Weeknight Sesame Chicken
Prep time: 7 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 0.5 tsp Black Pepper; 0.5 cup Cornstarch; 2 tsp Fresh Ginger; 2 whole Garlic; 2 whole Green Onion; 0.25 cup Honey; 0.25 cup Light Soy Sauce; 0.25 cup Rice Vinegar; 1 tsp Salt; 2 tsp Sesame Oil; 4 whole Skin-On Boneless Chicken Breast; 1 tbsp Sriracha; 2 tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds; 0.25 cup Vegetable Oil

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Chinese 🇨🇳 High-Protein 💪Halal 🕌

Quick Weeknight Sesame Chicken balances tender, cornstarch-coated bites with a glossy soy-honey glaze, brightened by rice vinegar and a hint of chile-garlic heat. Toasted sesame seeds and green onions add nuttiness and freshness in every bite. It’s an ideal weeknight dinner when you want takeout-style flavor at home without the fuss.

Prep7 mins
Cook15 mins
Serves6
DifficultyEasy

1

In a large bowl, whisk together the cornstarch, salt, and black pepper; add the chicken and toss to coat.
2

Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken in batches, turning occasionally, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
3

In a small bowl, whisk the honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, chile-garlic sauce, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and 1 tablespoon sesame seeds.
4

Pour the sauce over the chicken in the skillet; toss to coat the chicken. Reduce the heat to medium-low; simmer until the sauce thickens and the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 2 minutes.
5

An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 2 minutes.
6

Sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon sesame seeds and the chopped green onions.