Sesame oil chicken
Sesame oil chicken is a popular dish in Chinese cuisine. It typically consists of chicken cooked with aromatic sesame oil, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and other seasonings. The sesame oil adds a rich, nutty flavor to the dish, making it both savory and delicious.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs chicken thighs boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 tablespoons sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1- inch piece ginger grated
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- Green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together sesame oil, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, garlic, and ginger. Add the chicken pieces and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry.
- Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Pour in the cornstarch slurry and stir well until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken evenly.
- Serve the Sesame Oil Chicken hot, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
- Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 496kcal (25%)Carbohydrates: 7g (2%)Protein: 29g (58%)Fat: 39g (60%)Saturated Fat: 9g (56%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 167mg (56%)Sodium: 1009mg (44%)Potassium: 396mg (11%)Fiber: 0.2g (1%)Sugar: 2g (2%)Vitamin A: 133IU (3%)Vitamin C: 1mg (1%)Calcium: 23mg (2%)Iron: 2mg (11%)
