Description
A delicious and spicy recipe for sesame chicken served with rice, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup white rice
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sriracha or chili paste (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1–2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper, then coat them with cornstarch.
- Cook the Rice: Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Combine rice with 2 cups of water in a pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the rice is tender and water is absorbed.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until golden and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same pan, add garlic and ginger. Sauté for a minute until fragrant. Add soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and sriracha. Stir and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Combine: Return the chicken to the pan and toss to coat in the sauce. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes. Stir in sesame seeds.
- Serve: Spoon the cooked rice onto plates, top with spicy sesame chicken, and sprinkle with chopped green onions.
Notes
- For extra spice, add more sriracha or sprinkle red pepper flakes.
- Toast your sesame seeds before adding for a nutty flavor.
- You can substitute brown rice or quinoa for a healthier option.
- Use tamari instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg