Finger lickin’ sesame chicken is sticky, sweet, savory and super easy to make. Forget about take-out because this healthier version is 1000x better than any restaurant sesame chicken and comes together in 20 minutes.20 Minute Healthy Sesame Chicken Last week I shared my favorite beef and broccoli stir-fry recipe. And because you all enjoyed it so much, I thought it’s about time I pull out this finger lickin’ sesame chicken.

This sesame chicken is one of those meals that you can whip up in just about 20 minutes, in on pan, easy clean up. The chicken is cut into small bite size pieces so it cooks super fast and the yummy sesame sauce comes together in under a minute.

All that’s left to do is to coat the chicken pieces in cornstarch and stir fry for 5-6 minutes or until browned. Add the sesame soy, simmer for just a few minutes until the sauce is thick and sticky and that’s it! Serve on white rice or noodles and enjoy this lightened up healthy version of sesame chicken any day of the week. 20 Minute Healthier Sesame Chicken

4.63 from 72 votes

20 Minute Healthy Sesame Chicken

By: Layla
Prep10 minutes
Cook10 minutes
Total20 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients 

Instructions 

  • In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, honey, sriracha, ginger, garlic, sesame seeds and sesame oil. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl combine the chicken, cornstarch, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Heat a large pan over high heat for at least 2 minutes. Add oil and chicken to pan. Stir-fry chicken for 5-6 minutes or until it's golden brown. Add the sauce and allow the sauce to simmer for 3-4 minutes or until the sauce is thick and sticky.

  • Remove chicken from pan, sprinkle with chopped spring onions and more sesame seeds if desired. Serve with hot white rice or noodles.

Nutrition

Calories: 270kcal, Carbohydrates: 14g, Protein: 26g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 72mg, Sodium: 913mg, Potassium: 466mg, Fiber: 0g, Sugar: 8g, Vitamin A: 35IU, Vitamin C: 2.3mg, Calcium: 47mg, Iron: 1.3mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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86 Comments

  1. This has been a staple in my home for several years now!! So delicious and quick when you need to make dinner fast! I add arbol chiles and it adds some heat and color. I highly recommend this recipe!

  2. So simple, yet so delicious! My husband and kids both said it was good and they wished I made more. I have been asked by my husband to make it again (two days later). Thank you!

  3. we’ve made this a number of times and it comes out perfect every time! But because we love the sauce i double up the sauce

    Amazing