Sesame Chicken Recipe
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Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
Sesame Sauce
For Cooking
Method
Marinating the Chicken
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and place them in a bowl.
- 2
Mix Marinade
In a separate bowl, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Mix well.
- 3
Marinate Chicken
Pour the marinade over the chicken pieces. Stir to coat evenly, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Making the Sauce
- 4
Combine Sauce Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sesame seeds, and chopped green onions until well combined.
Cooking the Chicken
- 5
Heat Oil
In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot.
- 6
Cook Chicken
Add the marinated chicken pieces to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
- 7
Add Sauce
Pour the sesame sauce over the chicken. Stir to coat and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Serving
- 8
Plate the Dish
Serve the sesame chicken hot, garnished with additional sesame seeds and green onions if desired.