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Honey Sesame Chicken

A delightful blend of sticky honey, savory sesame, and tender chicken.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 lb chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1/4 cup sesame seeds toasted
  • 2 green onions chopped

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Start by cutting the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and minced garlic.
  3. Add the chicken pieces to the sauce and stir until they are fully coated.
  4. Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  5. Add the chicken to the skillet in a single layer and cook without stirring for about 5 minutes.
  6. After 5 minutes, stir the chicken and cook for another 5-7 minutes until cooked through.
  7. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water until smooth and add this to the skillet to thicken the sauce slightly.
  8. Once the sauce has thickened, stir in the toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions.

Notes

Serve over rice or noodles.