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honey sesame chicken garnished with sesame seeds and green onion served over white rice in a bowl
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Honey Sesame Chicken

This honey sesame chicken is an incredibly flavorful and simple stir-fry dish that tastes just as delicious as your favorite Chinese takeout! It uses juicy chicken thigh pieces that are covered in a sweet and sticky stir-fry sauce that can easily be whisked together at home. Served over white rice, this honey sesame chicken makes for a quick and delicious dinner at home!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese-American, Chinese-Inspired
Keyword: chicken stir fry, honey sesame chicken, honey sesame chicken recipe, sesame chicken
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 297kcal

Ingredients

Chicken Marinade

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
  • ½ tablespoon dark soy sauce
  • ½ tablespoon Shaoxing wine
  • ½ tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch

Honey Sesame Stir-Fry Sauce

  • ¼ cup chicken broth
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Other Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 green onions sliced, for garnish
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Instructions

  • First, add all chicken marinade ingredients to a bowl and toss until combined.
    1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, 1 tablespoon light soy sauce, ½ tablespoon dark soy sauce, ½ tablespoon Shaoxing wine, ½ tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon cornstarch
    marinated chicken thigh pieces in a mixing bowl
  • In another bowl, whisk together all honey sesame stir-fry sauce ingredients. Set the sauce aside.
    ¼ cup chicken broth, ¼ cup honey, 2 tablespoons light soy sauce, 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce, 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine, 1 teaspoon rice vinegar, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, 2 garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
    honey sesame stir fry sauce in a mixing bowl
  • Preheat some vegetable oil in a pan over medium to medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken thigh pieces and stir-fry until browned.
    1 tablespoon vegetable oil
    seared chicken thigh pieces in a pan
  • Now add the honey sesame sauce and stir. Let the sauce simmer until it thickens and covers the chicken pieces. Then stir in the sesame oil.
    1 teaspoon sesame oil
    honey sesame chicken in a pan
  • Garnish with more sesame seeds, and green onion slices, and enjoy with white rice and other side dishes of your choice!
    2 green onions
    honey sesame chicken garnished with sesame seeds and green onion served over white rice in a bowl

Notes

  • Adjust the amount of dark soy sauce if you prefer a lighter and less intense stir-fry sauce. You can use half as much to make the sauce taste less intense but still flavorful and delicious.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 297kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 1239mg | Potassium: 378mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 87IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 2mg