Sesame Oil Chicken
This Sesame Oil Chicken is a cozy Chinese home style dish made with ginger, soy sauce, and fragrant sesame oil. The chicken turns tender and juicy in just 20 minutes, with a savory sauce that tastes amazing over rice. Quick, easy, and perfect for weeknight dinners.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 inches ginger knob peeled and cut into thin strips
- 12 oz chicken cut into pieces
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine or Chinese rice wine
- 3 dashes ground white pepper
- ½ cup water
Instructions
- Heat a skillet or wok over high heat and add the sesame oil. Once hot, add the ginger strips and stir-fry until they turn light brown and fragrant.
- Add the chicken and stir-fry for 10–15 seconds. Then pour in the soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and a few dashes of ground white pepper. Add the water and give everything a quick stir to combine.
- Cover the skillet or wok, reduce the heat to low, and let the chicken simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the sauce thickens and the chicken is tender. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition
Serving: 4people | Calories: 174kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 603mg | Potassium: 350mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 26IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg