Breakfast Ideas: Honey Sesame Chicken Skillet
When I say this Honey Sesame Chicken Skillet saved our weeknight dinner plans, I mean it. I’d just finished sorting out a dozen breakfast ideas for the blog, and this came together quicker than you can say 'takeout again?' The chicken’s coated in a sticky, sweet honey glaze—just enough to make you lick the spoon when no one's watching.
There’s a secret to the golden crisp: a quick toss in cornstarch before pan-frying, and boom—crunchy outside, tender inside. And the sauce? It's got a hint of honey BBQ vibes, but leans Asian with soy, garlic, and toasted sesame.
This is one of those quick dinner ideas for two that doesn’t feel like a compromise. No deep fryer. No drama. Just skillet love. Oh, and if you're still wondering how to cook eggs perfectly, don't worry—I’ve got that recipe for two coming next.
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
- Sliced green onions, for garnish
- Steamed white rice, for serving
Instructions
- Toss chicken with cornstarch, salt, and pepper in a bowl until evenly coated.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and sesame oil.
- Pour sauce over the chicken in the skillet and stir until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken, about 2-3 minutes.
- Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and green onions.
- Serve hot over steamed rice.