Sesame Ginger Chicken Recipe | Kelsey Nixon

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 6 tablespoons sesame oil
• 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
• 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• Vegetable or peanut oil
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon minced ginger
• 4 tablespoons Chinese Shoaxing rice wine
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon sambal chili sauce
• 1 tablespoon Thai chili sauce
• 1 lemon, zest and juice
• Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
• Scallions, thinly sliced on an angle, for garnish
• Rice, for serving