Honey Sesame Chicken Recipe
This honey sesame chicken cooks in one pan with just 8 basic ingredients. Cubed chicken thighs marinated and simmered into a sticky, glossy honey sesame glaze.
Servings: 2
Equipment
Ingredients
- 16 oz chicken thighs cubed
- Neutral oil for cooking
For the Marinade & Sauce
- 2 tbsp light soy sauce
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
Optional Garnish:
- Sesame seeds
- Scallions
- Steamed rice
Instructions
- Place the cubed chicken thighs in a bowl and combine with the light soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, Shaoxing wine, sesame oil, and garlic. Mix well and marinate for at least 15 minutes, or ideally 1 hour.
- Heat a pan over medium heat with a bit of oil. Add the chicken along with all of the marinade.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce has reduced into a glossy glaze that clings to the chicken.
- Serve over a fresh bowl of rice. Optionally garnish with sesame seeds and scallions.
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Notes
- Don't skip the marinating time. Even 15-20 minutes makes a difference, but a few hours (or overnight) gives an even deeper flavor.
- Cook in batches if needed. Overcrowding the pan drops the temperature and leads to soggy chicken instead of a nice sear.
- Reduce the sauce separately for extra glossiness. Let it simmer and thicken on its own for a minute before tossing the chicken back in.
- Toast your sesame seeds. A quick toast in a dry pan brings out a deeper, nuttier flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 560kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 26g