Honey Garlic Sesame Chicken

This honey garlic sesame chicken is a quick 30-minute meal that's easy to make at home instead of ordering out. Serve with a bowl of hot white rice.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 362 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons white sugar
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 2 teaspoons mustard powder
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 3 tablespoons potato starch
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, or to taste
• 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 0.5 cup water
• 2.5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 3.5 tablespoons soy sauce, divided
• 0.5 tablespoon black sesame oil
• 1.5 teaspoons fresh minced garlic

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine 2 tablespoons soy sauce, rice vinegar, 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, sugar, and sesame oil in a large resealable plastic bag to make marinade. Add cubed chicken, coat with marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 to 60 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile, mix together water, honey, brown sugar, oyster sauce, remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce, mustard powder, and garlic in a small saucepan. Warm mixture over medium heat until sugar is dissolved and sauce is well combined, 3 to 5 minutes. Set aside.

Step 3

Combine potato starch, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl. Remove chicken from marinade and shake off excess; discard remaining marinade. Dredge chicken cubes in potato starch mixture, ensuring all sides are covered.

Step 4

Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet. Add chicken and fry on all sides until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Pour sauce over chicken in the skillet and toss to coat. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.