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Healthier 20 Minute Sesame Chicken

A quick, healthier sesame chicken stir-fry with a sticky soy-honey sauce, ready in about 20 minutes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 poundboneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1/2 inch strips or cubes)
  • 2 Tablespoonscornstarch
  • 1 pincheach salt & pepper
  • 1 tablespoonolive oil or sesame
  • Cooked white rice for serving
  • Small bunch spring onions scallions, chopped
  • For the sauce
  • 3 Tablespoonssoy sauce
  • 2 tablespoonshoney
  • 1 teaspoonsriracha add more for more heat
  • 1 teaspoonfresh ginger grated
  • 1 clovegarlic minced
  • 2 Tablespoonssesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoonsesame oil optional

Instructions

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, sriracha, grated ginger, minced garlic, sesame seeds and the tablespoon of sesame oil (use the sesame oil if you are including it). Set the sauce aside.
  • In a large bowl, add the chicken pieces, the 2 tablespoons cornstarch and a pinch of salt and a pinch of pepper. Toss until the chicken pieces are evenly coated.
  • Heat a large pan over high heat for about 2 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon oil (olive oil or sesame oil) and swirl to coat the pan.
  • Add the coated chicken to the hot pan in a single layer (avoid crowding the pan). Stir‑fry the chicken for 5–6 minutes, turning occasionally, until the pieces are golden brown and cooked through.
  • Pour the prepared sauce into the pan with the chicken. Stir to combine and bring the sauce to a simmer. Let it simmer for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thick and sticky and coats the chicken.
  • Remove the pan from heat. Transfer the chicken and sauce to a serving dish.
  • Sprinkle the chopped spring onions over the chicken.
  • Serve immediately with cooked white rice.

Equipment

  • Medium Bowl
  • Large Bowl
  • Large Pan