Honey Sesame Chicken (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
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Sesame seeds for sprinkling on top
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6 tablespoons water
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4 teaspoons cornstarch
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1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
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1/4 cup ketchup
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1/2 cup soy sauce
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1 cup honey
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2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
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1/2 cup chopped onion
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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Black pepper, as much as you want
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Salt, as needed
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4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
# Steps to Follow:
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Grab those sesame seeds and sprinkle them across the chicken before serving. If you're into it, pile the chicken on rice or noodles and dig in.
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Slip the chicken back into the skillet. Turn it around so it gets totally coated in that sticky sauce. Let it sit in the pan just a couple more minutes until it heats up again.
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Mix cornstarch and water together in a small bowl until you don't see lumps. Pour this into your bubbling sauce and stir. It'll start to thicken up in a minute or two.
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Toss in the minced garlic, honey, soy sauce, ketchup, and the red pepper flakes if that's your thing. Stir it all together and let it come up to a gentle bubble.
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Keep your skillet going from the chicken, and drop in the diced onion. Cook on medium till it's see-through and soft, usually 3 or 4 minutes.
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Pour oil into a big skillet and warm it up over medium-high. Put in the chicken breasts and let them get golden and cooked through, somewhere between 6 and 8 minutes per side. Move the chicken to a plate to keep it warm afterward.
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Use paper towels to dry off the chicken breasts, then hit both sides with salt and pepper. Make sure they're coated evenly.
# Additional Tips:
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Change up the red pepper flakes to make it as spicy or mild as you like.
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Want your sauce even thicker? Add a bit more cornstarch next time.
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Try a handful of sliced green onions on top for a pop of color and freshness.