Honey Sesame Chicken
Homemade Honey Sesame Chicken is a perfect combination of chicken pieces cooked in a spicy honey-soy sauce and topped with sesame seeds. A sweet and spicy chicken dish with rich flavor you will love!
Easy enough for weeknight meals and also a perfect party appetizer for any occasion!
What to serve with honey sesame chicken? It pairs deliciously with white rice, chow mein noodles or Mashed Potato.
Yield: Serves 2
- 500 g boneless and skinless chicken breast, cut into 2-inches pieces
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon chilli powder
- Sesame seeds
In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, honey, ketchup, crushed red pepper and chili powder. Set the sauce aside.
Heat the oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for 7-8 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
Increase heat to medium-high; add chicken and cook until no longer pink, stirring occasionally.
Add the turmeric powder and stir gently. Add 1/4 cup hot water and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer covered for 10 minutes. Then add the sauce and mix well.
Cover the pot and simmer until chicken is cooked through and the desired thickness is reached, about 50 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Adjust seasonings to taste. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve with rice.
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