Honey Garlic Sesame Chicken
Description
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.
Ingredients
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3 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce, divided
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2 tablespoons rice vinegar
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2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
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2 teaspoons white sugar
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1/2 tablespoon black sesame oil
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1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
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1/2 cup water
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3 tablespoons honey
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3 tablespoons brown sugar
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2 tablespoons oyster sauce
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2 teaspoons mustard powder
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1 1/2 teaspoons fresh minced garlic
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3 tablespoons potato starch
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, or to taste
Directions
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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.
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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.
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.
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.