Sesame Chicken Sauce

Transform your homemade Asian-inspired dishes with this luscious Sesame Chicken Sauce, a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and tangy flavors. Made with pantry staples like soy sauce, honey, and brown sugar, this rich sauce is elevated with the nutty aroma of sesame oil, the zing of fresh garlic and ginger, and a touch of ketchup for depth. Thickened with a quick cornstarch slurry, it coats crispy chicken beautifully but also doubles as a versatile dipping sauce. Finished with toasted sesame seeds and optional scallion garnish, this 15-minute recipe is an effortless way to bring vibrant, restaurant-quality flavor to your kitchen. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prepping, this sesame chicken sauce recipe is a must-try for lovers of quick and flavorful Asian cuisine.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons Honey
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 2 teaspoons Sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon Ketchup
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
• 1 cup Water
• 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Cold water
• 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon Scallions, sliced (optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine the soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ketchup, minced garlic, and grated ginger.

Step 2

Add 1 cup of water to the saucepan and stir well to combine all the ingredients.

Step 3

Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent the sugar from sticking to the bottom.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of cold water until smooth to create a slurry.

Step 5

Gradually pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce, stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming.

Step 6

Allow the sauce to simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until it thickens to your desired consistency.

Step 7

Stir in the sesame seeds and remove the sauce from heat. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed (add a pinch of salt or more honey, if desired).

Step 8

Let the sauce cool slightly before using it to coat crispy chicken or as a dipping sauce.

Step 9

If using, sprinkle sliced scallions on top as a garnish before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(486.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	642.4

Total Fat 33.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 13.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1812.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 86.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.7g	0%
Total Sugars 72.2g
Protein 6.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 66.9mg	0%
Iron 1.9mg	0%
Potassium 295.7mg	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: 44.3%

Protein: 4.1%

Carbs: 51.6%