Sticky Sesame Chicken Glazed (Printable View)

Sweet, savory chicken glazed in sticky sesame sauce and topped with scallions. Perfect with steamed rice.

# Ingredient List:

→ Chicken

01 - 1.3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
02 - 2 tablespoons cornstarch
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
05 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

→ Sauce

06 - 3 tablespoons soy sauce
07 - 2 tablespoons honey
08 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
09 - 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
10 - 2 tablespoons ketchup
11 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
12 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
13 - 1 tablespoon water
14 - 2 teaspoons cornstarch

→ Garnish

15 - 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
16 - 2 scallions, thinly sliced

# How to Make It:

01 - In a bowl, combine chicken pieces with cornstarch, salt, and black pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
02 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, ketchup, minced garlic, toasted sesame oil, water, and cornstarch until smooth.
04 - Pour the sauce mixture into the same skillet over medium heat. Stir constantly and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens and develops a glossy texture.
05 - Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Toss well to coat the pieces evenly in the sauce. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until heated through.
06 - Transfer the chicken to a serving dish. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and sliced scallions. Serve immediately with steamed rice or your preferred side.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Uses simple pantry staples you probably have on hand
  • Fast enough for busy nights under 40 minutes
  • The homemade sauce is so much better than takeout
  • Easily customizable for different diets or spice levels
02 -
  • High in protein thanks to lean chicken
  • Sweet and savory with a balanced tang
  • Customizable and great for freezer meals
03 -
  • Always use freshly minced garlic for punchy flavor It does not compare to the jarred version
  • Toasting your own sesame seeds in a dry skillet releases a nutty aroma that makes all the difference Coating chicken in cornstarch before frying is the secret to that irresistible texture

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