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Honey sesame chicken pieces in a glossy honey-soy glaze with sesame seeds and green onions

Honey Sesame Chicken with Garlic Ginger and Sesame Seeds

Honey Sesame Chicken is a quick, crispy chicken dish coated in a sweet, savory honey-soy sauce with garlic, ginger, and sesame. It is an easy, flavorful choice for a weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1 lb (454 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 2 green onions, sliced

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces, then coat each piece evenly with cornstarch.
Cooking
  1. Warm the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Place the cornstarch-coated chicken in the skillet and cook until golden and crispy.
  3. In a bowl, combine the honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger, whisking until blended.
  4. Pour the honey-soy mixture over the cooked chicken and toss to coat evenly.
  5. Continue cooking the chicken with the sauce for 2-3 minutes, stirring as the sauce thickens.
Serving
  1. Finish with the sesame seeds and sliced green onions, then serve.

Notes

Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a microwave or skillet until warmed through.