Sesame Chicken Tacos Recipe

Name: Sesame Chicken Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 skinned and boned chicken thighs, cut into small pieces; 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, divided; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 cup plus 1 1/2 tsp. cornstarch, divided; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 1/2 tablespoons honey; 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil; 2 teaspoons rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon sambal oelek (chile paste); 1 large garlic clove, minced; 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped dry-roasted peanuts; 3/4 cup celery slices; 8 (6-inch) fajita-size corn tortillas, warmed; 1/3 cup sliced green onions; 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced

Servings: persons

6 skinned and boned chicken thighs, cut into small pieces
3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, divided
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup plus 1 1/2 tsp. cornstarch, divided
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 1/2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sambal oelek (chile paste)
1 large garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons coarsely chopped dry-roasted peanuts
3/4 cup celery slices
8 (6-inch) fajita-size corn tortillas, warmed
1/3 cup sliced green onions
1/2 red bell pepper, sliced

1
Place chicken and 1 Tbsp. soy sauce in a large zip-top plastic bag; seal bag. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Remove chicken; discard marinade. Sprinkle chicken with salt. Place 1/4 cup cornstarch in a shallow dish. Toss chicken with cornstarch.
2
Saute half of coated chicken in 1 Tbsp. hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 6 minutes or until done. Remove chicken; drain on paper towels. Repeat procedure with remaining 1 Tbsp. oil and coated chicken.
3
Whisk together honey, next 3 ingredients, and remaining 2 Tbsp. soy sauce and 1 1/2 tsp. cornstarch in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at HIGH 1 1/2 minutes or until thickened, stirring twice. Stir in garlic. Toss together honey mixture, chicken, peanuts, and celery; divide among tortillas. Top with green onions and bell pepper slices.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 skinned and boned chicken thighs, cut into small pieces, 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, divided, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 cup plus 1 1/2 tsp. cornstarch, divided, and more.

Yes, Sesame Chicken Tacos falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Sesame Chicken Tacos

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