Better Than Takeout Sesame Chicken Easy Homemade Meal

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 0.25 cup cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 0.25 cup soy sauce (low sodium recommended)
• 0.25 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 1 bunch green onions, sliced (for garnish)
• 1 serving steamed rice or quinoa (for serving)

Instructions

1. Begin by placing the chicken pieces in a bowl and sprinkle the cornstarch over them. Toss until the chicken is well-coated.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the cornstarch-coated chicken to the skillet.
3. Sauté the chicken until it’s golden brown and cooked through, approximately 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, add sesame oil, minced ginger, and minced garlic. Stir-fry for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, and rice vinegar. Pour this mixture into the skillet and bring it to a gentle simmer.
6. Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet, and toss to coat it in the sauce evenly. Let it cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly.
7. Sprinkle the sesame seeds over the chicken and mix well.
8. Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions over a bed of steamed rice or quinoa.