Sesame chicken

Sesame chicken is a popular dish in Chinese cuisine that is made with chicken that is coated in a sauce that is made with sesame paste, soy sauce, sugar, and rice wine. The dish is then usually garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.

The origins of sesame chicken are unclear, but it is thought to have originated in the city of Hangzhou in China. The dish was likely created during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), when Hangzhou was the capital of China.

During the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), sesame chicken became a popular dish at imperial court banquets. The dish was also mentioned in a cookbook from that period, which included a recipe for a dish called “chicken with sesame sauce”.

Advice

Sesame chicken is a delicious dish that is quick and easy to make. To make the perfect sesame chicken, start by marinating the chicken in a mixture of soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. This will help to add flavor and tenderize the chicken. Then, in a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of oil and add the marinated chicken. Cook the chicken until it's golden brown and cooked through. Finally, toss the cooked chicken with a sauce made from soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and garlic. To finish, garnish the dish with green onions and sesame seeds. With these steps, you can create a delicious and flavorful sesame chicken dish in no time.

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Recipes

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Skillet Sesame Chicken

  • broccoli
  • egg
  • brown sugar
  • garlic
  • rice
  • cornstarch
  • sesame oil
  • chicken breast
  • soy sauce
  • green onion
  • sesame seed
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Flawless Sesame Chicken (Restaurant Style)

  • peanut oil
  • chicken broth
  • sugar
  • wine
  • chili paste
  • vegetable oil
  • garlic
  • water
  • cornstarch
  • baking powder
  • baking soda
  • white vinegar
  • dark soy sauce
  • all purpose flour
  • light soy sauce
  • sesame oil
  • sesame seed
  • sesame oil
  • chicken breast
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Cold Sesame Chicken

  • GARNISH
  • cilantro
  • mustard green
  • sesame seed
  • serrano chile
  • peanut
  • green onion
  • CHICKEN
  • salt
  • chinese 5-spice powder
  • turmeric
  • ginger
  • star anise pod
  • green onion
  • chicken leg
  • GLAZE
  • sesame oil
  • garlic
  • ginger
  • cayenne pepper
  • sugar
  • soy sauce
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Pomegranate Sesame Chicken with Ginger Rice Pilaf.

  • broccoli
  • brown basmati
  • rice vinegar
  • sesame oil
  • chili paste
  • ginger
  • orzo pasta
  • pomegranate juice
  • soy sauce
  • sesame seed
  • chicken
  • brown sugar
  • sesame oil
  • garlic
  • chicken broth
  • coconut oil
  • all purpose flour
  • mushroom
  • pomegranate aril
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Chinese Sesame Chicken With Garlic and Chili Paste

  • garlic
  • chicken broth
  • sugar
  • wine
  • chili paste
  • vegetable oil
  • water
  • cornstarch
  • baking powder
  • baking soda
  • dark soy sauce
  • all purpose flour
  • light soy sauce
  • sesame oil
  • vinegar
  • chicken breast
  • sesame oil
  • peanut oil
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Whole30 Sesame Chicken

  • chicken breast
  • rice vinegar
  • sesame oil
  • white sesame seed
  • ginger
  • egg
  • arrowroot starch
  • arrowroot starch
  • cuo date
  • water
  • garlic
  • coconut amino
  • cauliflower rice
  • green onion
  • refined coconut oil
  • salt
  • white sesame seed
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Baked Honey Sesame Chicken

  • cornstarch
  • garlic
  • sesame oil
  • brown sugar
  • ketchup
  • rice wine vinegar
  • canola oil
  • egg
  • honey
  • soy sauce
  • chicken breast
  • sesame seed
  • salt
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Sesame Chicken

  • water
  • sesame seed
  • honey
  • soy sauce
  • ginger
  • red pepper flake
  • cornstarch
  • chicken breast
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The Best Chinese Sesame Chicken Recipe

  • To Finish
  • white rice
  • vegetable oil
  • Marinade
  • chicken thigh
  • egg white
  • baking soda
  • vodka
  • dark soy sauce
  • shaoxing wine
  • cornstarch
  • Sauce
  • cornstarch
  • chinese rice vinegar
  • shaoxing wine
  • sesame seed
  • ginger
  • garlic
  • scallion bottom
  • canola oil
  • sesame seed oil
  • dark soy sauce
  • chicken stock
  • sugar
  • Dry Coating
  • cornstarch
  • all purpose flour
  • baking powder
  • salt
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Easy Chinese Honey Sesame Chicken

  • chicken thigh
  • chinese wine
  • rice wine vinegar
  • scallion shallot stem
  • cornstarch cornflour
  • soy sauce
  • all purpose flour
  • sesame seed
  • salt
  • oil
  • sesame oil
  • sesame paste
  • soy sauce
  • garlic
  • honey
  • chicken broth
  • oil spray
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Slow-Cooker Orange Sesame Chicken

  • sesame seed
  • salt
  • ginger
  • onion
  • coconut amino
  • honey
  • black pepper
  • red pepper flake
  • sesame oil
  • tapioca flour
  • orange
  • garlic
  • cauliflower rice
  • lemon juice
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Sesame Chicken with Broccoli

  • chicken breast
  • broccoli
  • salt
  • cornstarch
  • sesame oil
  • Sesame Sauce
  • cornstarch
  • sesame oil
  • chili garlic paste
  • soy sauce
  • water
  • garlic
  • brown sugar
  • honey
  • For Serving
  • sesame seed
  • green onion
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Takeout Sesame Chicken

  • cornstarch
  • sesame oil
  • ginger
  • white pepper
  • all purpose flour
  • honey
  • brown sugar
  • ketchup
  • green onion
  • rice vinegar
  • hoisin sauce
  • sesame seed
  • soy sauce
  • salt
  • chicken breast
  • vegetable oil
  • garlic
  • egg
  • water
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Paleo Sesame Chicken

  • chicken thigh
  • honey
  • mirin
  • sesame oil
  • cassava flour
  • sesame seed
  • garlic salt
  • coconut amino
  • rice vinegar
  • whipped egg white
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Crispy Sesame Chicken

  • ketchup
  • rice vinegar
  • sriracha
  • garlic powder
  • onion powder
  • cornstarch
  • honey
  • soy sauce
  • egg
  • sesame oil
  • vegetable oil
  • chicken thigh
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Easy Sesame Chicken

  • popcorn chicken
  • vegetable oil
  • water
  • sesame oil
  • cornstarch
  • light brown sugar
  • soy sauce
  • rice wine vinegar
  • chili paste
  • garlic
  • green onion
  • sesame seed
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Sesame Chicken with Quinoa

  • quinoa
  • olive oil
  • cornstarch
  • sesame seed
  • garlic
  • green onion
  • ginger
  • chicken broth
  • honey
  • rice wine vinegar
  • sesame oil
  • chicken breast
  • soy sauce
  • salt

Ingredient Breakdown

 
sesame oil
garlic
cornstarch
soy sauce
sesame seed
ginger
honey
green onion
chicken breast
salt
chicken thigh
vegetable oil
water
rice vinegar
brown sugar
all purpose flour
dark soy sauce
egg
chicken broth
ketchup
broccoli
sugar
chili paste
rice wine vinegar
baking powder
baking soda
coconut amino
red pepper flake
rice
peanut oil
wine
light soy sauce
white sesame seed
arrowroot starch
cauliflower rice
canola oil
shaoxing wine
chicken stock
onion
mirin
sriracha
olive oil
cashew
rice wine
basil
red chile
date
white vinegar
cilantro
mustard green
chinese 5-spice powder
turmeric
cayenne pepper
serrano chile
peanut
star anise pod
chicken leg
brown basmati
orzo pasta
pomegranate juice
chicken
coconut oil
mushroom
pomegranate aril
vinegar
cuo date
refined coconut oil
white rice
egg white
vodka
chinese rice vinegar
scallion bottom
sesame seed oil
chinese wine
scallion shallot stem
cornstarch cornflour
oil
sesame paste
oil spray
black pepper
tapioca flour
orange
lemon juice
chili garlic paste
white pepper
hoisin sauce
cassava flour
garlic salt
whipped egg white
garlic powder
onion powder
popcorn chicken
light brown sugar
quinoa
edamame

Insights

Correlated with Higher Ratings

  • sesame seed
  • sesame oil

Staple Ingredients

  • sesame oil 81%
  • garlic 76%
  • sesame seed 67%

Common Ingredients

  • cornstarch 57%
  • soy sauce 57%

Usual Ingredients

  • chicken breast 43%
  • ginger 43%
  • honey 43%
  • salt 43%
  • green onion 38%
  • water 33%
  • all purpose flour 29%
  • brown sugar 29%
  • chicken thigh 29%
  • rice vinegar 29%
  • vegetable oil 29%

Rarey Ingredients

  • chicken broth 24%
  • egg 24%