Sticky Garlic Sesame Chicken

Sticky Garlic Sesame Chicken

A delightful fusion of sweet, savory, and garlicky flavors, this sticky chicken is coated in a glossy sesame glaze. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

By RecipeBoss
Servings
4
Time Required
35 min

Ingredients

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1 ½ lbs chicken thighs
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 tbsp vegetable oil
6 cloves garlic
1 tbsp ginger
½ cup soy sauce
¼ cup honey
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp sesame seeds
2 stalks green onions
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Pat the chicken thighs dry and cut them into bite-sized pieces. Season generously with salt and black pepper. Toss the chicken pieces with all-purpose flour until lightly coated.

  2. 2

    Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the floured chicken pieces in a single layer (work in batches if necessary) and cook for 4-6 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.

    4 min

  3. 3

    Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

    1 min

  4. 4

    Pour in the soy sauce, honey, and rice vinegar. Bring to a simmer and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce slightly thickens.

    3 min

  5. 5

    Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Toss to coat the chicken evenly in the sticky sauce. Cook for another 1-2 minutes to allow the sauce to adhere.

    1 min

  6. 6

    Stir in the sesame oil. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.

Perfect With

steamed ricebroccolistir-fried vegetables