Description
This isn’t just any sauce—it’s your new weeknight hero. Sticky, glossy, sweet-savory magic with nutty toasted sesame flavor that wraps crispy chicken (or tofu, or veggies!) in the kind of hug that makes you close your eyes in bliss. Made with pantry staples in under 10 minutes, this homemade sesame chicken sauce brings restaurant flavor right to your cozy kitchen—no delivery needed.
Ingredients
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¼ cup soy sauce (low-sodium or tamari for gluten-free)
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2 tbsp brown sugar (light or dark)
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2 tbsp rice vinegar
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1 tbsp hoisin sauce
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1 tbsp sesame oil (toasted)
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp grated fresh ginger
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1 tbsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp cold water (slurry)
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1 tbsp sesame seeds (toasted)
Instructions
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In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, hoisin, and cornstarch slurry.
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In a saucepan, sauté garlic and ginger in a bit of neutral oil over medium heat (30–60 sec).
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Pour in sauce mixture. Stir constantly and simmer until thick, glossy, and spoon-coating (2–3 mins).
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Turn off heat. Stir in sesame seeds. Taste and adjust sweetness or tang if needed.
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Use immediately or store in fridge up to 2 weeks.
Notes
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Freeze grated ginger for no-waste flavor bombs.
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Burnt garlic = bitter sauce—don’t rush the sauté.
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Too thick? Add warm water. Too thin? Simmer longer or add more slurry.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
Nutrition
- Calories: 90 kcal per serving
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Protein: 2g