20-Minute Sesame Chicken
"This 20-Minute Sesame Chicken is easy to make with no deep frying required! It's perfect for a weeknight dinner served with steamed rice and green beans...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 egg
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1/4 cup cornstarch
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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1 lb. chicken breasts or thighs (cut into 1" pieces)
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2 tablespoons canola oil (or other neutral oil)
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1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
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2 tablespoons rice vinegar
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2 tablespoons water
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1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
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2 tablespoons brown sugar
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2 tablespoons maple syrup (or honey)
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1 clove garlic (grated on a microplane zester (about 1/2 tablespoon))
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1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated on a microplane zester (about a 1 inch piece))
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1 teaspoon Sriracha hot sauce (or more, if you want)
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1 tablespoon sesame seeds
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2 teaspoons cornstarch
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Cooked quinoa or rice, steamed broccoli or green beans, sliced green onions or cilantro, and more sesame seeds (optional)
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