Simple Sesame Chicken
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
2 to 4
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Simple Sesame Chicken
Description
The recipe begins by whisking together chicken stock, brown sugar, toasted sesame oil, garlic, soy sauce, and vinegar to create a flavorful sauce. Chicken pieces are seasoned with salt, pepper, and flour, then seared in an oven-proof skillet with olive and sesame oils to develop a golden crust. The sauce is added, tossing the chicken gently. The skillet is then transferred to a hot oven to finish cooking, ensuring tender chicken and reduction of the sauce to a glaze. Finally, toasted sesame seeds are sprinkled on top for texture and flavor.
The resulting dish combines the crisp exterior of sautéed chicken with a sticky, mildly sweet and tangy sauce enriched by sesame oil. The rice and vegetables served alongside complement the chicken’s savory and nutty profile, making a balanced and classic meal.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil toasted
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce low-sodium
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1/2 cup chicken stock low-sodium
- 2-3 tablespoons sesame seeds toasted
- brown rice for serving
- vegetables for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a bowl, whisk together chicken stock, brown sugar, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, garlic cloves, soy sauce and vinegar. Set aside.
- Heat a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. Toss chicken with salt, pepper and flour. Add olive oil and 1 tablespoon sesame oil to skillet, and once hot, add chicken in a single layer. Cook until seared and golden on one side, then flip and cook until golden again, about 2-3 minutes. Pour chicken stock mixture over top and toss to coat, then turn off heat. Place skillet in oven and bake for 20 minutes. Remove and cover with sesame seeds. Serve with veggie of your choice and brown rice.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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