# One Pot Sesame Chicken and Rice

A quick and easy one-pot sesame chicken and rice recipe that takes only 20 minutes to make with simple ingredients, perfect for busy individuals.

- Total time: 20 min
- Cuisine: Korean
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 5 chicken thighs
- 1.5 cups rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp gochugaru / chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- pinch salt
- pinch pepper
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 0.25 cup Tahini
- 0.25 cup Honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp chili oil
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- sesame seeds
- spring onions

## Instructions

1. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add chicken thighs and cook each side for 5 minutes or until browned.
3. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
4. Turn the heat down to medium-low.
5. Stir in the uncooked rice along with paprika, gochugaru/chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
6. Cook the rice and spices for a minute.
7. Add 2 cups of water to the pan.
8. Give it a good stir and carefully add the chicken back into the pan.
9. Cover with a lid and simmer for about 10 minutes until the liquid is almost absorbed.
10. Combine 1/4 cup Tahini, 1/4 cup Honey, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of chili oil, and 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a small bowl and whisk to combine.
11. Pour the sauce all over the chicken and rice.
12. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
13. Garnish with sesame seeds and spring onions.

## Equipment

- large skillet
- lid
- tongs
- small bowl
- whisk
- measuring cup

## Tips

- This recipe is a life changer and only takes 20 minutes to make with the simplest ingredients you can find.
- The chicken doesn't need to be fully cooked initially as it will return to the heat.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and spring onions for extra flavor.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cgg2wu6IEIW/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/8ef48ff4-0d51-48bb-a014-5ee89e2df877
- Extracted: 2025-10-08

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