Amber's Sesame Chicken

Amber's sesame chicken recipe uses honey, teriyaki sauce, five-spice powder, and red pepper flakes to give this version of the dish a distinctive flavor.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 438 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 5 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
• 5 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into chunks
• 0.5 cup toasted sesame seeds, divided
• 0.5 yellow onion, cut into wedges
• 0.5 cup green bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine flour, 1/4 cup sesame seeds, black pepper, five-spice powder, and red pepper flakes in a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken pieces, a few at a time, and shake to coat; transfer to a platter. Repeat with remaining chicken pieces.

Step 2

Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken; brown on both sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate; set aside. Stir onion and bell pepper into skillet; cook until slightly browned, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl; set aside.

Step 3

Return chicken to the skillet; reduce heat to low. Stir in teriyaki marinade, remaining 1/4 cup sesame seeds, and honey; stir until sauce thickens. Return onion and bell pepper to the skillet; cook until warmed through.