Healthy Sesame Chicken
A lighter version of the classic takeout dish, Healthy Sesame Chicken is packed with flavor and nutrition, made with lean chicken and a homemade sauce.
Ingredients
For the Sauce
- 5 Tablespoons Soy Sauce – Low Sodium
- 1-2 Teaspoons Hot Sauce – Optional for heat
- 2 Teaspoons Minced Garlic
- 2 Tablespoons Honey
- 1 1/2 Teaspoons Ground Ginger
- 1 Tablespoon Sesame Seeds
- 1 Tablespoon Corn Starch
- 2 Tablespoons Water – Cold will mix best
For the Chicken
- 2 Pounds Chicken Thighs – or Chicken Breast
- 2 Tablespoons Corn Starch
- Salt
- Black Pepper
- 2 Tablespoons Sesame Oil – Toasted (or Other Oil)
Instructions
Preparation
- Mix together your Corn Starch and COLD Water. Add that and the rest of your sauce ingredients into a mixing bowl and mix everything together.
- Trim the fat off of and cut your Chicken into pieces. Add your chopped Chicken, Corn Starch, Salt, and Black Pepper into a bowl and mix everything until all the Chicken is coated.
Cooking
- Add your Sesame Oil into a pan over Medium Heat. Once heated, add your Chicken mix and let it cook for a couple of minutes.
- Flip your Chicken over once one side has browned and let it cook for an additional couple of minutes.
- Pour in your Sauce and simmer on Low Heat for a few minutes or until your Sauce thickens up.
Notes
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, warm in a skillet over low heat or in the microwave until heated through. If the sauce thickens too much, add a splash of water to loosen it up. For an extra crunch, add some toasted nuts like cashews or almonds when serving. Adjust the heat level by adding more or less hot sauce based on your preference. Feel free to use other vegetables or proteins in the recipe, like shrimp or tofu, for variations.