Asian Sesame Chicken
2 servings
20 minutes
Sesame chicken Asian style is a vibrant representative of Chinese cuisine, where the simplicity of ingredients combines with a rich, spicy flavor. Crunchy sesame seeds add a nutty note to the dish, while the combination of garlic, cumin, and hot pepper reveals the depth of Asian spices. Traditionally, such dishes are cooked quickly in a hot wok to retain the juiciness of the chicken meat. Fish sauce adds a subtle umami note, enriching the flavor. It is served with fragrant rice that balances spiciness and heat. This dish is perfect for an Eastern-style dinner, revealing the magic of Chinese cuisine in every bite.
1
Cut the chicken into small cubes, the onion into feathers, and finely chop the garlic and cilantro. Toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan.
- Chicken breast: 1 piece
- White onion: 1 piece
- Garlic: 3 cloves
- Fresh cilantro (coriander): 1 bunch
- Sesame seeds: 1 tablespoon
2
Heat vegetable and sesame oil in a wok pan. Sauté onion and garlic for 1 minute. Add chicken breast, salt, cumin, finely chopped chili (or crushed if dried) and stir-fry on high heat for 2-3 minutes until the chicken is cooked.
- Vegetable oil: 1 tablespoon
- Sesame oil: 1 tablespoon
- White onion: 1 piece
- Garlic: 3 cloves
- Chicken breast: 1 piece
- Salt: to taste
- Ground cumin (zira): 0.5 tablespoon
- Red chili pepper: to taste
3
Add sesame seeds, fish sauce, and cilantro. Serve with boiled rice.
- Sesame seeds: 1 tablespoon
- Fish sauce: 1 tablespoon
- Fresh cilantro (coriander): 1 bunch