Sticky sesame chicken
Golden chicken coated in a sticky soy and honey glaze and finished with toasted sesame seeds.
- Time35 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.39 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Toss the chicken in the cornflour until coated.
- 2
Heat the oil in a large frying pan. Fry the chicken for 8 minutes, turning, until golden and cooked.
8 min - 3
Add the garlic and ginger for 30 seconds.
- 4
Mix the honey, tamari, vinegar, purée and water and pour into the pan.
- 5
Bubble for 4 minutes, stirring, until the sauce is thick and sticky.
4 min - 6
Sprinkle with sesame seeds and spring onions. Serve with rice and broccoli.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.