Easy Sesame Chicken recipe. Better than takeout, this quick and simple dinner idea is perfect for a weeknight meal.
Next on our series of takeout meals made at home, we have this one. Sesame Chicken. One of my favourite things to order, but now you can make it at home.
And you won’t believe how easy it is to make!
This version of Sesame Chicken is definitely a healthier version than what you would get at a food court.
I do not bread the chicken, or deep fry it. Just a simple cook in the pan. What’s really important in this recipe is the sauce.
Do not skimp out on the sauce. In fact, when in doubt make more sauce. It soaks into the rice so well to add some extra good flavour to this meal.
What do you need to make this Sesame Chicken?
Most of the ingredients are for the sauce. All you need is:
- oil
- chicken breasts
- soy sauce
- brown sugar
- rice vinegar
- sesame oil
- fresh ginger
- garlic
- cornstarch
- green onions
- sesame seeds
That’s it!
Other Copycat Take Out Chicken Recipes
Looking for more easy chicken takeout recipes? Try these ones:
- Skinny General Tso’s Chicken: Although this recipe has breaded chicken, the chicken is baked and not fried. This is the recipe that my husband requests the most. It takes a while to make, but trust me. This is worth it.
- Orange Ground Chicken: This recipe is a new spin on the regular orange chicken that you get at take-out restaurants. Instead of using chicken breasts, it uses ground chicken.
- Easy Hot and Spicy Noodle Stir Fry: This recipe is made with ready-made noodles so that you can have a quick and easy dinner ready on the table in 15 minutes.
And if you try this recipe, let me know! Rate it, leave a comment and tag me with #atasteofmadness on Instagram! I always love seeing what you are creating!
Sesame Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp canola oil
- 14 oz boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch cubes
Sauce
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 3 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/2 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 Tbsp cornstarch
Garnish
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- 1 sprig green onion, chopped
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the canola oil over medium hear. Once the oil is hot, cook the chicken until cooked through, around 5 minutes per side.
- Meanwhile, mix the sauce ingredients together in a small bowl.
- Once the chicken is cooked through, mix in the sauce and cook for around 2 minutes, or until sauce is thickened and chicken is coated.
- Remove from heat and top with sesame seeds and green onions.
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Such a easy and delicious recipe. My kids to love it. Perfect for Sunday special.
Yes agree!!
I love easy weeknight dinners and this one hit the spot! My kids loved it too!
So glad it was a hit with your kids 🙂
Oh yum! Such a wonderful weeknight meal option. I absolutely love how easily the chicken comes together, especially paired with the flavorful sauce..
It’s one of my go-tos these days!
I love these sort of flavors with chicken, and you make it seem so easy! Thanks so much for the recipe can’t wait to try it out!
Let me know if you give it a go! 🙂
The sauce for this recipe was totally packed with flavor!! It made the dish rich and delicious!
That makes me so happy to hear!!
So glad you liked it!
The sauce for this recipe was packed with flavor!! It really made this whole dish shine! 🙂
I’m so glad to hear that 🙂
I love sesame chicken, but sometimes it can be a pain to make. Your recipe sounds very simple and quick. Excited to give it a try!
Hope you love it as much as we do 🙂
Such a quick and delicious chicken dinner recipe. So simple that it will come handy to me during my busy weeknights.
Yay! So glad you liked it!