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Baked Honey Sesame Chicken

Baked Honey Sesame Chicken

Delicious Baked Honey Sesame Chicken that's better-than-takeout, ready in 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course 30-Minute Meals, Asian, Chicken, Dinner
Cuisine Asian, Chicken
Servings 4 servings
Calories 457 kcal

Equipment

  • large baking sheet
  • large skillet
  • Digital Thermometer

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into small bite-sized pieces, about 1-inch
  • 4 tablespoons cornstarch divided
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or to taste
  • 0.33 cup honey
  • 0.33 cup soy sauce use reduced sodium or lite soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons light brown sugar packed
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2-3 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1-2 teaspoons sesame oil or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger or about 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes or to taste
  • 1-2 pieces green onions trimmed and sliced into thin rounds, for garnishing as desired
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds for garnishing as desired

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400F. To a large bowl, add the chicken, 3 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, and toss well to combine with clean hands.
  • To a large baking sheet, add the chicken (discard any residual cornstarch from the bowl), evenly drizzle with 1-2 tablespoons olive oil, and bake for about 10 to 15 minutes, flipping once midway through if desired for more even cooking.
  • While the chicken bakes, to a large skillet, add the 1 reserved tablespoon of cornstarch, honey, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, rice vinegar, garlic, sesame oil, ginger, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, red pepper flakes, and heat over medium to medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly to dissolve the brown sugar.
  • Transfer the baked chicken into the skillet with the sauce, toss to combine and coat evenly, and cook for about 1-2 minutes over medium-low or low heat.
  • Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, to taste, and serve immediately.

Notes

Extra chicken will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Reheat gently in the microwave for about 30 seconds, or as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 457kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 39gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 109mgSodium: 2228mgPotassium: 776mgFiber: 1gSugar: 34gVitamin A: 203IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Asian baked chicken, Asian chicken, baked honey sesame chicken, honey sesame chicken
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