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Sesame Chicken Recipe

Sesame chicken served over white rice and topped with green onions and sesame seeds

Nathan Hinks

Sesame Chicken

Tender chicken bites coated in a sticky sesame glaze with a sweet- and savory balance. Lightly pan-fried for texture, it’s a cleaner take on the classic – perfect for pairing with rice, broccoli or enjoying on its own.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings: 1

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Chinese

Calories: 359

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

Main Ingredient

120 g chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp olive oil

For the Sauce:

1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp soy sauce low sodium
1 tsp rice vinegar
½ tsp sesame oil
½ tsp garlic minced
½ tsp ginger grated (optional)
¼ tsp cornstarch for thickening
1 tbsp water
1 tsp sesame seeds

Equipment

1 Mixing bowl
1 skillet
1 whisk

Method

Toss chicken pieces in 1 tbsp cornstarch until evenly coated.
Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
Add chicken and cook 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and fully cooked through.
In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, ¼ tsp cornstarch and water.
Pour sauce into the skillet and stir until chicken is fully coated.
Let simmer for 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens and turns glossy.
Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve immediately.

Notes

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Dietary Restrictions & Preferences: 

Soy sauce (1 tbsp): Use tamari or coconut aminos for a gluten-free option.

Honey (1 tbsp): Replace with agave syrup for vegan adaptation.

Availability & Convenience:

Rice vinegar (1 tsp): Substitute with apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar.

Sesame seeds (1 tsp): Use crushed peanuts or omit if unavailable.

Flavor & Texture Adjustments:

Sesame oil (½ tsp): Swap with olive oil for a milder flavor. 

Ginger (½ tsp): Omit or replace with a pinch of ground ginger powder if fresh is unavailable.

Nutritional Modifications: 

Honey (1 tbsp): Reduce to ½ tbsp to lower sugar content without majorly affecting texture.
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Maintain equal liquid ratios to ensure glaze consistency. Flavor balance depends on the sweet-salty ratio, so adjust soy and honey proportionally if modifying further.