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Sesame Chicken

Sesame Chicken
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If you’re in search of a quick and flavorful meal, this Sesame Chicken recipe is the perfect solution. With tender chicken pieces enveloped in a rich, sweet-and-savory sesame sauce, this dish is not only satisfying but also customizable to your family’s taste preferences. In just 30 minutes, you can prepare a delightful dinner that pairs wonderfully with rice and vegetables, making it ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings. The versatility of this recipe allows you to add your favorite veggies or spice it up according to your taste, ensuring it becomes a staple in your weekly meal rotation. Plus, the leftovers are just as delicious, making it perfect for meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch pieces)
  • ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce (or pinch red pepper flakes, optional but recommended)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil (or avocado oil)
  • Cooked white or brown rice
  • Chopped green onions
  • Sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Prepare the sauce by whisking all sauce ingredients together in a bowl.
  2. In a separate dish, combine eggs, cornstarch, salt, and pepper; use this to coat the chicken pieces before dusting them with flour.
  3. Heat oil in a skillet and cook the coated chicken until golden brown and cooked through.
  4. Add the prepared sauce to the skillet and stir until thickened. Toss chicken pieces in the sauce until well coated.
  5. Serve over rice garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.

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