Honey Garlic Sesame Chicken
Crispy pan-seared chicken thighs glazed in a sticky honey garlic sesame sauce, served over steamed rice. A 30-minute Chinese-inspired dinner with 38g protein per serving.
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (optional)
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 3 green onions, sliced
- Steamed jasmine rice for serving
Instructions
- 1
Coat the chicken
Pat chicken pieces dry with paper towels. Toss with cornstarch until evenly coated, shaking off excess.
- 2
Sear the chicken
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer and cook 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Work in batches to avoid crowding. Remove to a plate.
- 3
Make the sauce
In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic and ginger, cook 30 seconds until fragrant. Whisk in honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and sriracha. Simmer 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- 4
Glaze the chicken
Return chicken to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the honey garlic sauce. Cook 1-2 minutes more until the sauce is sticky and clings to every piece.
- 5
Garnish and serve
Remove from heat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve immediately over steamed jasmine rice.
Chef's Tips
The cornstarch coating is the secret to crispy chicken that holds onto the sauce. Make sure your pan is hot before adding the chicken, and don't move the pieces for the first 3 minutes to get a good sear. For meal prep, store the chicken and sauce separately from the rice to keep everything from getting soggy.
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How long does it take to make Honey Garlic Sesame Chicken?
The listed total time is 30 minutes. Prep time is 10 minutes and cooking time is 20 minutes. Follow the instructions for any resting or chilling steps.
How many servings does this Honey Garlic Sesame Chicken recipe make?
This recipe yields 4 servings.
What is the difficulty level of this Honey Garlic Sesame Chicken recipe?
The listed difficulty level is easy.