5 from 138 votes
Sesame Chicken
Sesame Chicken features bite-sized chicken pieces coated with egg, cornstarch, and soy sauce, quickly stir-fried until browned, then simmered in a glossy sesame sauce with garlic, ginger, and toasted sesame seeds. The dish balances a sticky, mildly sweet sauce with a tender but slightly crisp chicken exterior, garnished with green onions for freshness. It's suitable for serving over rice or noodles.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
15 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
310 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine:
American, Asian-American Fusion
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 egg
- 1 pound chicken breast cut into bite size pieces, boneless skinless
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- green onions for garnish
Sesame Sauce
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup brown sugar or honey
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil toasted
- 1 teaspoon ginger fresh, minced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
Instructions
- Place the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently, just until lightly browned and fragrant. Set aside to cool.
- Toss the chicken pieces with egg, 3 tablespoons cornstarch, and soy sauce. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together broth, brown sugar, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic.
- In a 10-inch skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add half of the chicken and stir-fry until browned and almost cooked through, about 5 minutes. Transfer the fried chicken to a bowl and repeat with the remaining chicken.
- Whisk the sauce and add it to the skillet along with all of the chicken and cook over medium-high heat while stirring until thickened, about 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the sesame seeds.
- Garnish with green onions.
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Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container refrigerated up to 4 days.
- Reheat gently on stovetop or microwave to maintain texture.
Nutrition Information
Calories
310
(16%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
113mg
(38%)
Sodium
1571mg
(65%)
Potassium
555mg
(12%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
93IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
68mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 310
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 310 | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 113mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 1571mg | 65% |
| Potassium | 555mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 93IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.