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Honey Sesame Chicken – Quick Weeknight Dinner Recipe

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Crispy chicken tossed in a sticky, sweet-and-savory honey sesame sauce—better than takeout and ready in 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1½ lbs chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-size pieces

  • 2 eggs, beaten

  • ½ cup cornstarch

  • 2–3 tbsp oil (for frying)

  • ⅓ cup honey

  • ¼ cup soy sauce or tamari

  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tsp fresh grated ginger

  • 1 tsp sesame oil

  • 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry)

  • Sesame seeds & green onions for garnish

Instructions

  1. Toss chicken in egg, then dredge in cornstarch with salt and pepper.

  2. Pan-fry chicken in oil over medium-high heat until golden and cooked through. Drain.

  3. In saucepan, combine honey, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. Simmer.

  4. Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened (1–2 mins).

  5. Toss chicken in sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

  6. Serve hot over rice, cauliflower rice, or veggies.

Notes

Use tamari or coconut aminos for gluten-free. Air fry or bake as alternatives to pan-frying. Double the sauce for extra flavor.

Find it online: https://5dailyrecipes.com/honey-sesame-chicken-quick-weeknight-dinner-recipe/