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Ginger Sesame Chicken served with steamed rice and chopsticks on a wooden table.

Ginger Sesame Chicken Recipe

Filled with sweet and savoury flavours, Ginger Sesame Chicken combines tender chicken, fresh ginger, and sesame seeds in a quick and easy stir-fry served with rice or noodles.

Course: Main
Cuisine: Asian
Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 4
Author: Recipe adapted from MM’s Kitchen Bites

Ingredients

  • 500 g – 1.1 lb chicken tenders – or boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 onion – finely chopped
  • 4 tbsp soy sauce
  • 4 tsp vinegar
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp fresh ginger – finely grated
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 60 ml – ¼ cup water
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • green onions – for garnish
  • 1 dried red chilli
  • salt – to taste

Instructions

  1. Combine the soy sauce, vinegar, honey, and ginger in a small bowl. Add the chicken and mix well. Marinate for at least 30 minutes. When ready to cook, drain the chicken, reserving half of the marinade, and set the chicken aside.

  2. Heat a wok over medium heat. Add the vegetable oil and dry red chilli. Once hot, remove the chilli and add the chicken.
  3. Stir-fry the chicken in batches until nearly cooked through, allowing it to side sear briefly before stirring. Adjust the heat as needed to prevent the honey in the marinade from burning while allowing the chicken to continue frying.
  4. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
  5. Add the chopped onion and reserved marinade to the wok. Stir-fry for 10–15 seconds.
  6. Add the water and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 2–3 minutes, until the onions are soft and the sauce has reduced to a coating consistency. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
  7. Return the chicken to the wok and toss to coat. Add the chilli and sesame seeds, then stir to combine.
  8. Remove from the heat. Garnish with green onions and serve with steamed rice.