One Pot Sesame Chicken Recipe
Quick and easy honey sesame chicken recipe, made with simple ingredients in one pot. A 30 minute meal- Sweet, spicy, sticky, healthier than Chinese takeout
Servings: 4 People
Calories: 325kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 1.5 pounds Chicken breast Cut into small 1 inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon Ginger Finely minced
- 1 tablespoon Garlic Finely minced
- ¼ cup Soy sauce Low sodium
- 1 tablespoon Vinegar
- 2 tablespoon Hoisin sauce Optional
- 2 tablespoon Honey
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
- 2.5 tablespoon Brown sugar
- Salt To taste
- Pepper To taste
- ¼ teaspoon Red chili flakes Optional
- 1.5 teaspoon Cornstarch
- 2 tbsp Water
- 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds Preferably roasted, For garnish
- 1 tablespoon Green onions Finely chopped, For garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and sesame oil in a nonstick pot over medium high heat.
- Add chicken and saute until golden brown.
- Add ginger and garlic and saute for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add soy sauce, vinegar, hoisin sauce, honey, sriracha sauce, brown sugar, salt, pepper, red chili flakes and mix until combined.
- Dissolve cornstarch in water and pour this mixture in the pot and mix.
- Cook uncovered for a few more minutes until liquid is reduced to your desired thickness.
- Remove from heat and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Enjoy!
Notes
- Read all my tips above.
- Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated in the microwave or stovetop.
Nutrition
Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 1259mg | Potassium: 679mg | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 105IU | Vitamin C: 5.4mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1.2mg