Sesame Chicken
(4 reviews)
Prep time:
10 min
10 min
Cook time:
15 min
15 min
Servings:
2 servings
2 servings
Sesame chicken that is so fast and easy to make. Tastes perfect every time.
Ingredients
2 tbsp sesame seeds
2-3 boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1" pieces
2 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp canola oil
1/2 cup pineapple juice
1/4 cup honey
3 tbsp light soy sauce
1 red chilli pepper, de-seeded, finely chopped
2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Using a large skillet heat over medium-high heat until hot
- Add 2 Tbsp. sesame seeds, and cook, stirring constantly, 3 to 4 minutes or until seeds are toasted. Remove seeds from skillet and set aside. Important: the seeds will cook quickly and continue to brown if not removed from skillet immediately.
- Combine chicken and cornstarch in a bowl and toss until well coated
- Heat canola oil in skillet over medium-high heat
- Add chicken and cook until done, about 5 minutes
- Reduce heat to medium, add pineapple juice, honey, soy sauce, red chilli pepper and fresh ginger
- Bring to a boil stirring occasionally until sauce has thickened
- Place chicken and sauce on a serving platter (or directly on plates)
- Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and garnish with green onions
- Serve with your favourite rice like basmati
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