Sesame Chicken
Not long ago while making my blog “rounds” I was struck by a post by Kevin at Closet Cooking. As you may recall, I have been trying to come up with a recipe similar to my old boss’, but to no avail. The sesame chicken dishes I’ve made are good, but not Cam’s. With Kevin’s help, I think I’m getting a little closer! WOOHOO! Kevin added pineapple juice and honey to his recipe…and that is what was missing from my other attempts, I think. I didn’t follow his recipe exactly, but this recipe was definitely inspired by his. 
And while it’s still not quite there yet? I’m one step closer to cracking that sesame chicken code, baby. 
Ingredients:
1/2 cup light soy sauce (for gf, be sure to check the bottle to be sure it’s certified gf!)
1/2 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons ginger (grated)
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
cayenne pepper to taste
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, plus a little more for garnish
3 tablespoons ketchup (yes, I did go there lmao)
a few drops of sesame oil
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 pounds (1 kilo) chicken breast, diced fairly small
1 tablespoon sunflower oil
Preparation:
Whisk all marinade ingredients in a bowl, and toss in chicken.
Stir to coat all chicken and marinate for 15 minutes.
Heat oil in a very hot wok (or large saute pan).
Carefully add in chicken, and stir and flip constantly to avoid sticking.
Cook chicken about 15 minutes, until sauce begins to thicken.
Serve over a bed of white rice, garnished with sesame seeds. (I would have garnished with green onion as well, but the veggie vendor didn’t have them that day, so we had to go without.)
I’d eat that..now and it’s breakfast time over here.
Kevin truly is fearless in the kitchen and he’ll try any cuisine.
Good show Nikki!
I want that now, too. Looks delicious, nikki!
Hey Peter! I’ve been thinking about your cheesy spicy snacks non-stop since you’ve posted….I neeeeeed to make those! Thanks!
L, come over right now. I mean it! MUAC!
I’d like to go on the record as officially wanting that in my belly
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This looks insanely good
Pineapple juice…that sounds amazing!
That looks so good! Nice photo! The addition of the cayenne pepper sounds good and the ketchup sounds interesting. I am going to have to try this version.
Furious, if you come over, I will make it for you! Bring the kids (I have 4).
Flutter, thank you!
Hi Mallow, the pineapple juice brought me one step closer to perfection, I’m convinced of that!
Hi Kevin! Thanks so much for the inspiration! Let me know if you try it! I think I’d ease up just a bit on the ginger next time, it was a little strong…and? Once I get the sauce right, I’m going to go all out and batter fry the chicken in pieces first, before tossing into the sauce. Then it will be Cam’s.
Thank you so much for this recipe. I made it for my family tonight and everyone loved it. I added a bunch of stirfry veggies and pineapple chunks. I will definitely be making this again.
Hi Lorri! Oh good! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe! I love the additions you made…I was thinking as I made it that pineapple chunks would be great in it…and the veggies could only make it better!
Thanks so much, too, for letting me know that you tried one of my recipes…it always makes my day to know that others have liked what I’ve posted. 
We are HUGE Asian cooking fans in our family. This recipe is definately being added to our recipe pile. Thanks!
Hi Amy, thanks so much!
Looks tasty to me!