Jun 09 2026

Sesame Chicken Recipe

Time40m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and place them in a mixing bowl.

  2. 2

    Marinate the Chicken

    Add the egg, cornstarch, and a pinch of salt to the chicken. Mix well until all pieces are coated. Allow to marinate for at least 15 minutes.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Heat the Oil

    In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot.

  2. 4

    Fry the Chicken

    Add the marinated chicken pieces to the hot oil, frying them in batches if necessary. Cook until golden brown and cooked through, approximately 5-7 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

  3. 5

    Prepare the Sauce

    In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and minced ginger. Mix well until combined.

  4. 6

    Combine Chicken and Sauce

    In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium. Add the fried chicken back into the skillet, then pour the sauce over the chicken. Stir to coat the chicken evenly.

  5. 7

    Finish with Sesame

    Sprinkle sesame seeds and chopped green onions over the chicken. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

Serving

  1. 8

    Serve

    Transfer the sesame chicken to a serving dish and serve hot over cooked rice or noodles, garnished with additional green onions if desired.

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