Easy Sesame Chicken Recipe
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4.7
Easy Sesame Chicken Recipe
Description
This recipe highlights chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces, seared to develop a golden crust that locks in juices. The sauce, a combination of low sodium soy sauce and brown sugar balanced by rice vinegar and aromatic toasted sesame oil, is flavored with fresh ginger, garlic, and chili garlic sauce for a mild heat. Cornstarch is used to thicken the sauce as it cooks briefly with the chicken, allowing the sauce to cling to each piece.
The cooking method involves browning the chicken in a single pan, then adding the sauce and cooking just until it starts to thicken, which keeps the chicken moist while delivering a rich coating. Sprinkling toasted sesame seeds over the top adds textural contrast and enhances the nutty flavor notes. This recipe is straightforward yet flavorful with distinct Asian-inspired seasoning that works well centered in a meal.
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds chicken thighs boneless, skinless, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 tbsp canola oil
- 2 tsp sesame seeds
for sauce
- ¼ cup soy sauce low sodium
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil toasted
- 1 tablespoon ginger root grated
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Chili garlic sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Whisk together ingredients for sauce, set aside.
- Heat a oil in a large sauté pan over medium high heat.
- When oil is hot, add the chicken. Sear until browned on one side, then flip and repeat on the second side, until chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.
- Add sauce, cook for 1-2 minutes, or until sauce has started to thicken and the chicken is coated in sauce.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onion, serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 534 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 534kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 167mg | 56% |
| Sodium | 730mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 414mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 133IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.7
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