Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is a popular Chinese dish that consists of battered and fried chicken pieces coated in a sweet and savory sesame sauce. It's typically garnished with sesame seeds for added flavor and crunch.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breasts boneless, skinless cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Cooked rice for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger. Add the chicken pieces and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken and bring to a simmer. Add the cornstarch slurry and stir until the sauce thickens.
- Serve the sesame chicken over cooked rice and garnish with sesame seeds. Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 230kcal (12%)Carbohydrates: 23g (8%)Protein: 27g (54%)Fat: 3g (5%)Saturated Fat: 1g (6%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 73mg (24%)Sodium: 1754mg (76%)Potassium: 500mg (14%)Fiber: 0.4g (2%)Sugar: 18g (20%)Vitamin A: 34IU (1%)Vitamin C: 2mg (2%)Calcium: 16mg (2%)Iron: 1mg (6%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
