Name: Water Chestnut and Sesame Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless and skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces; 1 cup canned water chestnuts, drained and chopped; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 2 tbsp sesame seeds; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp honey; 1/4 cup green onions, thinly sliced

Water Chestnut and Sesame Chicken Recipe

Shanta Adam Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make Water Chestnut and Sesame Chicken Recipe

A savory and crispy chicken dish with a unique crunch of water chestnuts and nutty flavor of sesame.

Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 20 minutes

Total: 35 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 pound boneless and skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 cup canned water chestnuts, drained and chopped
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tbsp sesame seeds
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp honey
1/4 cup green onions, thinly sliced

Instructions

In a bowl, combine chicken, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper, and mix well.
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown and crispy, stirring occasionally.
Add chopped water chestnuts and sesame seeds to the skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
In a small bowl, mix soy sauce and honey. Pour into the skillet and stir until chicken and chestnuts are coated.
Garnish with sliced green onions and serve immediately.