Honey Sesame Chicken

Honey Sesame Chicken is an easy dinner with sweet, savory, and slightly spicy flavors. It comes together quickly and uses simple ingredients. The chicken gets a light coating of cornstarch before it hits the skillet. This creates a lightly crisp coating that helps the sauce cling to each piece.

The sauce combines honey, gluten-free soy sauce, garlic, green onion, sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes. It takes only a few minutes to prepare. Sesame oil adds another layer of flavor as the chicken cooks. A large skillet or wok gives the chicken plenty of room to brown.

Once the chicken is golden, pour the sauce over it. Stir constantly as the sauce bubbles and begins to thicken. This recipe works well for a busy weeknight. It also makes a fun change from the usual chicken dinner.

Serve the Honey Sesame Chicken over rice with steamed broccoli. You can also add your favorite vegetables or toppings. I used gluten-free soy sauce to keep this recipe gluten-free. Always check the labels on packaged ingredients if you need a gluten-free meal.

This recipe also makes a great option when you want something that feels a little more special. The ingredients stay simple, but the finished dish feels restaurant-inspired.

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Honey Sesame Chicken

Servings: 4 Servings

Author: Rose Thicket Farms

Ingredients

• 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
• 1/3 cup cornstarch
• 1/2 cup honey
• 2 Tbs gluten-free soy sauce
• 4 green onions chopped and divided
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 2 tsp sesame seeds
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 3 Tbs sesame oil

Instructions

• Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces. Place the chicken in a bowl and toss with the cornstarch until evenly coated.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the honey, gluten-free soy sauce, garlic, the white portions of the green onions, sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes.
• Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
• Add the chicken and stir-fry until most of the pieces develop a golden-brown coating and the chicken cooks through.
• Pour the sauce over the chicken. Stir constantly for 1–2 minutes, until the sauce comes to a boil and begins to thicken.
• Remove from the heat and garnish with the remaining green onions.
• Serve

Notes

Be sure to check labels and choose ingredients that are labeled gluten-free.

 

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Honey Sesame Chicken brings a lot of flavor to the dinner table without requiring complicated steps. The honey creates a sweet glaze, while soy sauce adds savory depth. Garlic and sesame oil give the chicken plenty of flavor. Green onions add freshness, and red pepper flakes bring a gentle kick.

Serve this chicken with rice and steamed broccoli for a complete meal. You can also serve it with other vegetables your family enjoys. If you want to start dinner with something warm, try my Asian Mushroom Soup. The light mushroom broth pairs beautifully with the richer chicken.

Together, these recipes make an easy Asian-inspired dinner at home. They also give you a simple way to turn an ordinary chicken dinner into something special.