Easy Honey Sesame Chicken – A Sticky, Savory Weeknight Favorite
Easy honey sesame chicken is a quick, sweet-savory stir-fry featuring tender chicken coated in a sticky honey-soy glaze, finished with sesame seeds and scallions.
Ingredients
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1½ lbs boneless chicken breasts or thighs, cubed
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2 tbsp cornstarch (plus 2 tsp for sauce)
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1–2 tbsp vegetable oil
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⅓ cup honey
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¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
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2 tbsp rice vinegar
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1 tsp toasted sesame oil
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tsp grated ginger
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2 tbsp sesame seeds
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2 scallions, sliced (optional)
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Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Toss chicken with 2 tbsp cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
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Whisk sauce ingredients in a bowl: honey, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and 2 tsp cornstarch.
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Sear chicken in hot oil until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
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Simmer sauce in same pan until thickened.
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Return chicken to pan, coat in sauce, and simmer 2–3 minutes.
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Garnish with sesame seeds and scallions. Serve warm.
Notes
Add chili flakes for heat. Serve over rice or veggies. Great for meal prep—store up to 4 days in fridge.