Sesame Chicken Recipe
This healthier sesame chicken features tender, crispy chicken thighs coated in a sweet, savory sauce with toasted sesame oil and fresh ginger—perfect for a quick, flavorful weeknight meal.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk or fork
- Frying pan or skillet
- Measuring spoons and cups
- Spatula or Tongs
- Grater (for ginger)
- Knife and Cutting Board
Ingredients
Sauce:
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp water
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 3 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ Tbsp cornstarch
- 1 Tbsp sesame seeds
Chicken:
- 2 Tbsp cooking oil
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 large egg
- 2 Tbsp cornstarch
- 1 pinch each salt and pepper
For Serving:
- 4 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 2 whole green onions
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, water, sesame oil, brown sugar, rice vinegar, grated ginger, garlic, and cornstarch to make the sauce.
- In another bowl, beat the egg and mix with cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Coat chicken thighs pieces in this mixture.
- Heat cooking oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry chicken pieces until golden and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
- Pour the prepared sauce into the pan and cook, stirring, until it thickens and coats the chicken evenly.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds and chopped green onions over the chicken.
- Serve hot over steamed jasmine rice.
