Healthier 20 Minute Sesame Chicken

A quick, healthier sesame chicken stir-fry with a sticky soy-honey sauce. Ready in about 20 minutes and great served over white rice.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings 4 servings

Equipment

Medium Bowl
Large Pan

Ingredients

1 poundboneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1/2 inch strips or cubes)
2 Tablespoonscornstarch
1 pincheach salt & pepper
1 tablespoonolive oil or sesame
Cooked white rice for serving
Small bunch spring onions scallions, chopped
For the sauce
3 Tablespoonssoy sauce
2 tablespoonshoney
1 teaspoonsriracha add more for more heat
1 teaspoonfresh ginger grated
1 clovegarlic minced
2 Tablespoonssesame seeds
1 tablespoonsesame oil optional

Instructions

In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 Tablespoons soy sauce, 2 Tablespoons honey, 1 teaspoon sriracha, 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger, 1 clove minced garlic, 2 Tablespoons sesame seeds and 1 tablespoon sesame oil (optional). Set the sauce aside.
Put 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1/2-inch strips or cubes) in a large bowl. Add 2 Tablespoons cornstarch and 1 pinch each salt and pepper. Toss until all pieces are evenly coated.
Heat a large pan over high heat for 1–2 minutes until very hot. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil (or sesame oil) and swirl to coat the pan.
Add the coated chicken in a single layer (work in batches if the pan is crowded). Stir-fry for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
Reduce heat to medium-low, pour the prepared sauce over the chicken, and stir to coat. Simmer for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thick and sticky and the chicken is glazed.
Remove from heat, sprinkle with the chopped spring onions (scallions), and serve immediately over cooked white rice.

Notes

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 Tablespoons soy sauce, 2 Tablespoons honey, 1 teaspoon sriracha, 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger, 1 clove minced garlic, 2 Tablespoons sesame seeds and 1 tablespoon sesame oil (optional). Set the sauce aside.