Ginger sesame oil chicken
Ginger sesame oil chicken is an aromatic Asian main course featuring tender chicken glazed in toasted sesame oil, fresh root ginger, and a rich blend of light and dark soy sauces with oyster sauce. The Thermomix TM7 blends the marinade to a silky consistency and cooks the chicken evenly, making this savoury favourite quick and foolproof for any home cook.
About this recipe
Ginger sesame oil chicken Thermomix TM7 brings a classic Asian weeknight dinner to your all-in-one kitchen machine with minimal effort. Tender chicken pieces are coated in a glossy marinade of toasted sesame oil, freshly ground root ginger, light and dark soy sauce, oyster sauce and a touch of sugar, creating that irresistible balance of savoury, sweet and gently spiced flavours people search for in quick weeknight dinner recipes. The Thermomix TM7 handles every stage: it grinds the fresh ginger to release maximum aroma, emulsifies the sauces into a stable glaze that never separates, and cooks the chicken gently with precise temperature control so the sugars caramelise without burning. Perfect served over steamed rice with spring onions, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality results in one bowl, making it a reliable favourite for busy households and anyone craving authentic Asian flavours at home.
Preparation tips
- Cut the chicken into even, bite-sized pieces so every piece cooks uniformly and absorbs the ginger sesame marinade equally. Pat the pieces dry beforehand so the soy and oyster sauce glaze clings better and develops a lovely glossy finish.
- Toast extra sesame seeds in a dry pan and sprinkle them over the finished chicken with sliced spring onion. The nutty crunch contrasts beautifully with the silky sesame oil and soy glaze, adding texture and a professional presentation.
- Marinate the chicken in the soy, oyster sauce and ginger mixture for at least thirty minutes if time allows. For a milder family version, reduce the fresh root ginger slightly and add a teaspoon of honey to soften the spice for children.
Recipe variations
- For a gluten-free version, replace both the light and dark soy sauce with tamari and choose a certified gluten-free oyster sauce. The ginger and toasted sesame oil flavours remain fully intact, making this Asian favourite suitable for gluten-intolerant guests.
- For a festive variation, add strips of red pepper and pak choi during the final minutes of cooking and finish with toasted sesame seeds and coriander. This colourful combination turns the humble ginger chicken into an impressive Asian feast for guests.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Grinding mastery - The TM7 grinds fresh root ginger into a fragrant pulp that releases maximum aroma into the marinade. [Grinding]
- Precise weighing - The built-in scale of the Thermomix weighs soy and oyster sauces directly into the bowl, saving washing up. [Weighing]
- Stable emulsion - The Thermomix blends sesame oil and soy sauces into a silky glaze that coats every chicken piece evenly. [Mixing]
- Gentle cooking - The TM7 heats the sugary oyster sauce glaze precisely so it caramelises without burning the chicken. [Heating]
- Steamed accompaniment - The Varoma of the Thermomix steams fluffy rice above the chicken while the glaze reduces below. [Steaming]
Ingredients
- chicken
- light soy sauce
- dark soy sauce
- oyster sauce
- sugar
- fresh root ginger
- sesame oil, toasted