Honey Sesame Chicken

Name: Honey Sesame Chicken
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken ((approx. 4 boneless thighs or 1 chicken breast cut into 1 inch cubes)); 1½ tablespoons sesame seeds; 2 cloves garlic ((approx. ¾ tablespoon)); 1 slice ginger ((approx. ½ tablespoon)); ¼ small onion ((or 1 shallot, approx. 2 tablespoons)); 2 tablespoons soy sauce; ½ tablespoon Shaoxing cooking wine ((or dry sherry, if you don't have this, omit it)); 1 cup corn starch ((divided in half)); 1 tablespoons oil; 1½ tablepsoons butter; 3 tablespoons honey; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon soy sauce ( (low sodium)); 1 tablespoon rice vinegar ((or white vinegar)); 1/4 cup water; 1 tablespoon sesame oil ((mix in at the very end after the sauce is done))

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:30min

This honey sesame chicken recipe is made with extra crispy and flavorful bite-sized chicken pieces tossed in a delicious sweet and savory honey sesame sauce and tossed with toasted sesame seeds. If you're looking for a Chinese takeout dish for your takeout night, then this will be it! Try it today, and you may never want to order out again!

Updated at: Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:08:46 GMT