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Honey Sesame Chicken
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Honey Sesame Chicken: Discover a Tasty Homemade Recipe

A delicious homemade Honey Sesame Chicken recipe that combines sweet and savory flavors with a hint of sesame, perfect for a family dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and minced garlic.
  2. In another bowl, mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
  3. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
  4. Heat a pan over medium heat and add the chicken pieces, cooking until browned.
  5. Add the honey mixture to the pan and stir to coat the chicken.
  6. Pour the cornstarch slurry into the pan and stir until the sauce thickens.
  7. Sprinkle sesame seeds and chopped green onions over the chicken.
  8. Serve hot with rice or noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15g

Notes

  • Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey according to your taste.
  • For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the sauce.
  • Garnish with additional sesame seeds for extra crunch.

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