Sesame Chicken

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Jan 31, 20213 min read

Updated: Feb 1, 2021

Looking for a healthier Asian dinner option? This easy sesame chicken recipe is made without breading or deep frying yet full of zesty flavor the whole family is sure to love.

Why you'll love this Sesame Chicken recipe

A lightened-up version with no batter coating and deep-frying. It's made healthier but still full-on flavor.
It uses a cooking technique called velveting that keeps the meat velvety soft and tender.
It's easier and less messy to make with no dredging involved. It cooks in one pan and in under an hour.
Requires simple ingredients; no need to run around town looking for fancy items.
It's so tasty and flavorful. You'll love that zesty sauce spooned over steamed rice!
Since the chicken is not breaded, it makes for better leftovers with no coating that gets mushy over time.

Cooking tips

The recipe calls for boneless, skinless chicken breasts, but thigh meat works well, too.
Cut the chicken into a uniform size to ensure even cooking. Freeze the meat for about 10 to 15 minutes or until slightly firm for easier slicing.
This is a quick process; make sure to have your sauce and ingredients prepped and ready to go.
Feel free to swap the brown sugar with honey, agave, coconut sugar, or your favorite sweetener.
Add broccoli florets, carrots, or bell peppers for a heartier meal. Toss in the veggies after the chicken has lightly browned, stir-fry until tender-crisp, and then pour in the sauce.

Servings suggestions

This easy sesame chicken is delicious for lunch or dinner. Serve with steamed or fried rice and chow mein for a Chinese take-out fakeout at home!
It also makes a great make-ahead meal. Allow to cool completely and transfer to a container with a tight-fitting lid. Refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Reheat in the microwave at 2 to 3-minute intervals until completely warmed through, stirring after each interval.

Sesame Chicken Recipe

Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Total Time: 45 mins

Course: Main Course Cuisine: Asian

Servings: people

Calories: 464kcal

Author: Lalaine Manalo

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 ½-inch cubes
3 tablespoons cornstarch
¼ cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 cup low sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon chili garlic paste
toasted sesame seeds
chopped green onion

Instructions

In a bowl, combine chicken, 1 tablespoon of the cornstarch, 2 tablespoons of the soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil. Massage meat to fully coat and marinate for about 10 to 15 minutes.
In a bowl, combine chicken broth, the remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, brown sugar, chili garlic paste, and the remaining 2 tablespoons cornstarch. Whisk together until blended. Set aside.
In a wok or a wide, thick-bottomed pan over high heat, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons canola oil. Add chicken and cook, turning as needed, until lightly browned. With a slotted spoon, remove chicken from the pan and drain on paper towels. Keep warm.
Add sauce mixture to the pan and bring to a boil, whisking vigorously to prevent lumps. Cook, whisking regularly, until thickened.
Add chicken and continue to cook for about 3 to 5 minutes or until heated through.
Remove from pan and transfer onto a serving platter. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions, if desired. Serve hot.

Notes

The recipe calls for boneless, skinless chicken breasts, but thigh meat works well, too.
Feel free to swap the brown sugar with honey, agave, coconut sugar, or your favorite sweetener.
Add broccoli florets, carrots, or bell peppers for a heartier meal. Toss in the veggies after the chicken has lightly browned, stir-fry until tender-crisp, and then pour in the sauce.

Nutrition Information

Source: https://www.kawalingpinoy.com/sesame-chicken/