Easy Honey Sesame Chicken – Quick Weeknight Dinner
This Easy Honey Sesame Chicken is a crispy, sticky, better-than-takeout dish made at home in just 30 minutes. Coated in a sweet garlic sesame sauce, it’s perfect for meal prep, weeknight dinners, or family meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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1½ lbs chicken breast, cubed
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⅓ cup cornstarch
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2 eggs, beaten
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Salt & pepper
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Oil for pan-frying
Sauce:
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⅓ cup honey
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¼ cup soy sauce (or tamari)
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2 tbsp rice vinegar
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1 tbsp sesame oil
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tsp grated ginger
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1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water
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1 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
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Coat chicken in egg, then cornstarch.
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Pan-fry in oil until crispy, 3–4 mins per side.
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Mix sauce ingredients and simmer in pan.
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Add cornstarch slurry and thicken sauce.
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Return chicken to skillet and coat in sauce.
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Sprinkle sesame seeds and serve hot.
Notes
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Use tamari for gluten-free version
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Add veggies like broccoli or bell peppers
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Serve over rice, noodles, or cauliflower rice
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Store leftovers up to 4 days