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Sticky Sesame Chicken

Sticky Sesame Chicken

  • Author: Anthony
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This Sticky Sesame Chicken recipe offers a comforting and flavorful meal ready in under 30 minutes. Featuring juicy boneless, skinless chicken thighs coated in a crispy layer and enveloped in a balanced sweet-savory sticky sauce made with simple pantry ingredients, it is perfect for quick weeknight dinners. The sauce delivers a harmonious blend of sweet, umami, tangy, and nutty flavors with an irresistible sticky texture. Garnished with toasted sesame seeds, this dish is family-friendly, versatile, and easily customizable to suit individual tastes and dietary needs.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Coating

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour or cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil (natural), for cooking

Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce (natural)
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup (natural)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/4 cup water, plus extra for dissolving natural gelling agent
  • 1/2 teaspoon natural gelling agent, dissolved in 1 tablespoon water

Garnish

  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Cut boneless, skinless chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces. Lightly coat each piece evenly with all-purpose flour or cornstarch to help achieve a crispy outer layer when cooked.
  2. Cook the Chicken: Heat a generous drizzle of sesame oil (natural) in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the coated chicken pieces in batches to avoid overcrowding. Cook each batch until golden brown and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes per batch. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
  3. Make the Sticky Sauce: In the same pan, add minced garlic and grated ginger and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in soy sauce (natural), apple cider vinegar, maple syrup (natural), vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, and 1/4 cup water. Stir to combine. Slowly add the dissolved natural gelling agent to the pan, stirring gently until the sauce thickens to a glossy, sticky consistency.
  4. Combine Chicken and Sauce: Return the cooked chicken to the pan and toss thoroughly to coat all pieces in the sticky sauce. Let it cook together for an additional 2 to 3 minutes so the sauce clings beautifully to the chicken.
  5. Finish with Sesame Seeds: Turn off the heat and sprinkle toasted sesame seeds generously over the chicken. Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.

Notes

  • Use boneless, skinless chicken thighs for juicier and more tender results compared to breasts.
  • Coat chicken evenly with flour or cornstarch to ensure uniform crispiness.
  • Cook chicken in batches to avoid steaming and maintain crisp edges.
  • Add natural gelling agent gradually to control the sauce thickness perfectly.
  • Toast sesame seeds in a dry pan before garnishing to enhance their nutty flavor.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Pan Frying
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 650mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 26g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg

Keywords: Sticky Sesame Chicken, quick dinner, easy chicken recipe, sesame sauce, weeknight meal, chicken thighs

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