Homemade Sesame Chicken

Name: Homemade Sesame Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite sized pieces; 1/2 cup cornstarch; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds; 2 green onions, sliced

A crispy and flavorful classic that tastes much better than anything you can order for delivery.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· July 20, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

15 minutes

Total

30 minutes

Serves

There is something so satisfying about making your favorite takeout meal right in your own kitchen. This sesame chicken features golden, crispy pieces of chicken tossed in a sticky sauce that balances sweet honey with savory soy flavors.

My best tip for this recipe is to keep your chicken pieces similar in size so they fry up evenly. Don't crowd the pan when you are cooking the chicken because it helps ensure every piece gets that perfect crunch.

🧺 Ingredients

1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite sized pieces
1/2 cup cornstarch
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
2 green onions, sliced

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Place the chicken pieces and cornstarch in a bowl and toss until every piece is lightly coated.
2
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
3
Add the chicken to the pan and cook for about 5 to 7 minutes until it is golden brown and cooked through.
4
While the chicken cooks, whisk the soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and garlic together in a small bowl.
5
Pour the sauce mixture into the pan with the cooked chicken.
6
Let the sauce simmer for 2 minutes until it thickens and coats the chicken completely.
7
Remove from heat and garnish with the toasted sesame seeds and green onions before serving.

💡 Tips

Serve this over a bed of fluffy white rice or steamed broccoli to soak up the extra sauce. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days and reheat them in a skillet to keep the chicken as crispy as possible.

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