Chinese-American · glazed chicken
Sticky Honey Sesame Chicken
Crisp chicken pieces coat in a glossy honey-sesame sauce with scallions for a quick takeout-style dinner.
Total time30 min
Hands-on25 min
Cleanupmedium
Serves4
Cook
Make dinner
- 01
Toss chicken with cornstarch and a pinch of salt.
- 02
Cook in oil in a wide skillet until crisp, browned, and 165°F, 8 to 10 minutes.
- 03
Whisk honey, tamari, rice vinegar, and sesame oil and add to the skillet.
- 04
Toss until thick and glossy and finish with sesame seeds and scallions.
Make it work
Useful swaps
- Use firm tofu and cook until crisp.
- Maple syrup can replace honey.
Why this is a good weeknight call
It keeps the cleanup to one main pan. The ingredient list stays focused, and the recipe has a clear stopping point instead of extra optional projects.
