Evergreen's Sesame Chicken

Evergreen's Sesame Chicken is the ultimate homemade takeout-inspired dish, blending crispy, golden chicken thighs with a luscious, glossy sesame sauce bursting with sweet and savory goodness. Featuring a perfect balance of honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger, this recipe doesn’t stop at delicious chicken — it also includes tender broccoli florets and crunchy sugar snap peas for a satisfying, colorful meal. Garnished with toasted sesame seeds and fresh green onions, and served optionally over fluffy jasmine rice, this family-favorite sesame chicken is as visually stunning as it is flavorful. Ready in under an hour, it's perfect for busy weeknights or a special dinner that rivals any restaurant!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 1 cup cornstarch
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp ground black pepper
• 2 large eggs
• 2 cups vegetable oil
• 3 tbsp honey
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tsp minced ginger
• 0.25 cup water
• 1 tbsp cornstarch (for sauce)
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 cup sugar snap peas
• 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 2 cups jasmine rice (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the chicken by cutting it into bite-sized pieces. Pat it dry with paper towels.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, combine the cornstarch, flour, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, beat the eggs.

Step 3

Dredge each chicken piece in the flour mixture, then dip it in the beaten eggs, and coat again in the flour mixture. Set aside on a plate.

Step 4

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Once hot, fry the chicken in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Cook each piece for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ketchup, sesame oil, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, water, and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch. Set aside.

Step 6

In a separate pan or the same skillet (wiped clean), heat a splash of oil over medium heat. Sauté the broccoli florets and sugar snap peas for about 3-4 minutes, or until tender but still vibrant green. Remove and set aside.

Step 7

Pour the sauce mixture into the pan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and becomes glossy (about 2-3 minutes).

Step 8

Add the fried chicken back to the pan and toss to coat it evenly with the sauce.

Step 9

Stir in the sautéed broccoli and sugar snap peas. Toss gently to combine.

Step 10

Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.

Step 11

Serve over jasmine rice, if desired, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2187.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6460.7

Total Fat 500.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 79.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 274.7g
Cholesterol 939.0mg	0%
Sodium 5058.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 357.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.3g	0%
Total Sugars 85.0g
Protein 170.4g	0%

Vitamin D 113.8IU	0%
Calcium 496.3mg	0%
Iron 20.0mg	0%
Potassium 1852.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 68.1%

Protein: 10.3%

Carbs: 21.6%