Life - September 10, 2024

My Favorite 20-Minute Sesame Chicken Recipe

brighton butler sesame chicken recipe

I’ve been making this recipe from Gimme Delicious for at least 3-4 years. My kids love it, but if your kids aren’t fans of spice, you can reduce or skip the sriracha altogether. You can even replace it with a little ketchup for a sweeter sauce.

I also like to toss in some small, kid-friendly veggies like chopped carrots, peas, or bell peppers. Usually, I’ll just stir-fry them alongside the chicken for some added texture and nutrition.

A few more tips I’ve picked up when making this sesame chicken recipe —

— If you’re short on time, using pre-minced garlic from a jar or ginger paste instead of grating fresh ginger will save you a few minutes and it has a just as much flavor IMO.

— To make the chicken extra crispy, I sometimes toss the coated chicken in the cornstarch and let it sit for about 5 minutes before stir-frying. It gives the coating a bit more crunch.

— If you like a thicker sauce, add a small cornstarch slurry (1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water) to the sauce while it’s simmering — it’ll thicken up nicely.

— Don’t worry if you don’t have sesame oil. Olive oil works just fine, but a few drops of toasted sesame oil at the end really bring out the flavor.

brighton butler sesame chicken recipe

20-Minute Sesame Chicken Recipe

ingredients

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1/2 inch strips or cubes)

2 tablespoons cornstarch

Pinch each salt & pepper

Tablespoon olive oilor sesame

Cooked white rice for serving

Small bunch spring onionsscallions, chopped

For the sauce

3 tablespoons soy sauce

2 tablespoons honey

Teaspoon srirachaadd more for more heat

Teaspoon fresh gingergrated

Clove garlicminced

2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Tablespoon sesame oiloptional

direction

In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, sriracha, ginger, garlic, sesame seeds, and sesame oil. Set aside for later use.

In a separate, large bowl, toss the chicken with cornstarch, seasoning with a pinch of salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet over high heat for about 2 minutes. Add some oil, then stir-fry the chicken for 5-6 minutes until it turns golden and crispy. Pour in the sauce, allowing it to simmer for 3-4 minutes, until thickened and sticky.

Take the chicken off the heat, sprinkle with chopped green onions and additional sesame seeds, if desired. Serve hot with white rice or noodles.

brighton butler sesame chicken recipe