Is sesame chicken sweet or spicy?

This authentic Asian food is commonly found in local Chinese restaurants. It has a nice balance of sweetness to it which comes from honey. The dish is similar to General Tso's Chicken, but this version is on the sweeter side rather than spicy.

What does honey sesame chicken tastes like?

It tastes sweet and savory at the same time. The sweetness comes from the honey. It is perfectly balanced by the saltiness and umami flavors of the soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in true Chinese fashion. The aromatics such as the garlic and ginger also add a depth of flavor.

Is sesame chicken and orange chicken the same?

They are highly similar recipes, but the flavorings are not the same. Both use rice vinegar, soy sauce, and aromatics. And both recipes also employ coating the meat with cornstarch. In this recipe, there is no use the citrus which is essentially the unique element of the Orange Chicken.

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