Sesame Chicken Rice Bowls
type: Recipe
headline: Sesame Chicken Rice Bowls with a Soy Honey Glaze
description: Make sesame chicken rice bowls with pan-browned chicken, soy sauce, honey or brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and broccoli.
author: Chinese Food at Home
language: en
recipe cuisine: Chinese
recipe category: Main dish
keywords: takeout-style, chicken, family-friendly, meal-prep
recipe yield: 4 servings
prep time: PT16M
cook time: PT16M
total time: PT32M
recipe ingredient: chicken: 600 g / 1.3 lb.
recipe ingredient: cornstarch: 2 tbsp.
recipe ingredient: soy sauce: 3 tbsp.
recipe ingredient: honey or brown sugar: 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar.
recipe ingredient: rice vinegar: 1 tbsp.
recipe ingredient: toasted sesame oil: 2 tsp.
recipe ingredient: garlic: 2 cloves.
recipe ingredient: ginger: 1 tsp grated (optional).
recipe ingredient: broccoli: 2 cups florets (optional).
recipe ingredient: sesame seeds: 1 tbsp (optional).
recipe ingredient: rice: Cooked rice, to serve (optional).
recipe instructions: Prepare sauce
  type: HowToStep
  text: Mix soy sauce, honey or sugar, vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and a splash of water.
recipe instructions: Brown chicken
  type: HowToStep
  text: Toss chicken with cornstarch, then cook in a hot skillet until golden and cooked through.
recipe instructions: Add vegetables
  type: HowToStep
  text: Steam-sear broccoli in the same pan or use leftover cooked vegetables for a faster bowl.
recipe instructions: Glaze
  type: HowToStep
  text: Return chicken to the pan, add sauce, and toss until shiny. Finish with sesame seeds over rice.
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about: Chicken
about: Sesame oil
about: Broccoli
mentions: Chicken thighs are forgiving for meal prep; chicken breast gives a leaner bowl.
mentions: Toasted sesame oil is stronger than plain sesame oil, so a small amount is enough.
mentions: Bagged broccoli florets or frozen broccoli make this easier on weeknights.
mentions: Use tofu or shrimp instead of chicken.
mentions: Use maple syrup or brown sugar instead of honey.
mentions: Use green beans, carrots, or snap peas instead of broccoli.
mentions: Chicken: Chicken thigh, Chicken breast, Firm tofu. Thighs stay juicy for reheating. Tofu should be pressed and browned before sauce is added.
mentions: Sesame oil: Toasted sesame oil, Tahini thinned with water, Skip and use sesame seeds. Toasted sesame oil is strong. Add it near the end rather than frying it hard.
mentions: Broccoli: Green beans, Carrots, Snow peas. Any vegetable that cooks quickly and likes a sweet-savory glaze can work.

faq
type: FAQPage
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language: en
main entity: Is sesame chicken the same as orange chicken?
  type: Question
  accepted answer: Answer
    text: No. Sesame chicken is nutty and sweet-savory, while orange chicken has a stronger citrus sauce.
main entity: Can sesame chicken be meal prepped?
  type: Question
  accepted answer: Answer
    text: Yes. Store rice, chicken, and vegetables together for a few days, but add fresh cucumber or green onion after reheating.
main entity: Can I make sesame chicken without sesame oil?
  type: Question
  accepted answer: Answer
    text: Yes. The flavor is less nutty, but soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and sesame seeds still make a useful bowl.

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