One-Pan Sesame Chicken | Easy Weeknight Dinner Everyone Will Love

Looking for an easy weeknight dinner? Try this one-pan Sesame Chicken recipe!

When it comes to making an easy weeknight dinner, this one-pan Sesame Chicken recipe is unbeatable! I love making these whether it’s just dinner for two or for a family, and I always get compliments (even though it’s really simple)!

Honestly I have a lot of dinner ideas with chicken, it’s one of my favorites and makes for an easy healthy weeknight dinner.

Tonight’s recipe is all about simplicity and flavor, perfect for busy weeknights when you want something tasty without spending hours in the kitchen.

I love making really yummy, elaborate dinners but that’s just not possible sometimes! Having a couple of easy weeknight dinner ideas in the back pocket is so helpful when you’re in a pinch.

One-Pan Sesame Chicken Recipe

Ingredients:

3 chicken breasts
3 tablespoons cornstarch
Salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika (to taste)
Olive oil
1 jar of PF Chang’s Sesame Chicken sauce
Carrot sticks
Edamame (microwaveable)
Trader Joe’s frozen rice

How to make this easy weeknight dinner:

Prepare the Chicken: Start by cleaning and drying three chicken breasts. Once they’re ready, cut them into bite-sized pieces and place them on a baking sheet.
Coat the Chicken: Sprinkle three tablespoons of cornstarch over the chicken pieces. Season generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder (the more, the better!), and a touch of paprika. Toss everything together until the chicken is evenly coated. This step is key for getting that crispy, delicious texture.
Drizzle and Bake: Drizzle the coated chicken with a little olive oil and give it another good mix. Spread the chicken out evenly on the baking sheet. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (using the air fry setting if available) for 12 minutes.
Stir and Add Sauce: After 12 minutes, take the chicken out and give it a stir. To keep things simple, I used a jar of PF Chang’s Sesame Chicken sauce, but feel free to make your own if you’re up for it! Pour the sauce over the chicken and mix well.
Add Veggies: Add some carrot sticks directly on top of the chicken and pop it back in the oven for another 6 minutes. For a veggie boost, microwave some edamame to serve on the side.
Serve and Enjoy: Once the chicken is done, it should be perfectly crispy and coated in that savory sesame sauce. Serve it over a bed of Trader Joe’s frozen rice, and top with the cooked edamame and extra sesame sauce if you like it saucy.