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Easy Sesame Chicken Recipe

Make this Easy Sesame Chicken Recipe for a simple yet delicious dinner. This homemade recipe is sweet, tangy and better than take-out!
Author: Nikki Lee
Servings: 6 servings
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 24 ounces frozen popcorn chicken cooked (or see notes for homemade version)
  • 2 cups rice cooked (for serving)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 garlic gloves minced
  • ⅓ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • ¾ cup honey
  • 3 tablespoons ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce (can use more or less depending on how spicy you like you like it)
  • 3 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 3 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons sliced green onion

Instructions

  • Cook the chicken according to the directions. Cooking will take approximately 15-20 minutes. While the chicken is cooking continue creating the recipe.
  • Cook the rice according to the directions. You can boil in a bag rice, use 5-minute quick-cooked rice, or leftover rice.
  • In a large saute pan add the olive oil and garlic cloves. Saute for 2-3 minutes over low to medium heat.
  • Add the soy sauce, honey, ketchup, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sweet chili sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil and stir for 2 -3 minutes.
  • Add the cooked chicken to the sauce. Toss until the chicken is fully coated.
  • Serve over rice if desired. Top with sesame seeds and green onions. Enjoy immediately while warm.

Notes

To Make Homemade Chicken for this Recipe:
Homemade chicken nuggets are delicious! Here’s what you need:
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-size pieces
  • 2 eggs, whisked
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup oil
Just whisk eggs in a bowl, then add cornstarch flour and salt to another bowl. Next, dredge the chicken pieces in the eggs and the flour mixture. 
Place a skillet over medium heat, adding oil– Sesame oil is best! Once it’s nice and hot, add the breaded chicken and cook it on each side for 4 to 7 minutes until golden brown. To be sure, use a meat thermometer to measure the internal temperature. It should reach 165 degrees F.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 586kcal | Carbohydrates: 96g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 773mg | Potassium: 605mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 43g | Vitamin A: 73IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 2mg

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www.soulfullymade.com/easy-sesame-chicken-recipe/