Description
Sesame Chicken is a crispy, golden delight coated in a rich, sweet, and savory sesame sauce. This homemade version is better than takeout—fresh, flavorful, and free from unnecessary additives. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s perfect for a quick and delicious dinner!
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- Vegetable oil, for frying
For the Sesame Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water (to thicken the sauce)
For Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
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Prep the Chicken
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In a bowl, mix cornstarch, flour, salt, and pepper.
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In a separate bowl, beat the eggs.
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Dredge the chicken pieces in the egg, then coat evenly in the flour mixture.
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Cook the Chicken
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Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
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Fry the chicken in batches for 4-5 minutes per batch, until golden and crispy.
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Remove and drain on paper towels.
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Make the Sesame Sauce
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In a saucepan, heat sesame oil over medium heat.
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Add garlic and ginger, sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
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Stir in soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, and rice vinegar.
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Simmer for 2-3 minutes, then stir in cornstarch slurry to thicken.
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Toss the Chicken
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Add the crispy chicken to the pan with the sauce.
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Toss until evenly coated.
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Garnish and Serve
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Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions.
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Serve immediately over steamed rice or with stir-fried vegetables.
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Notes
- Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness.
- Double-fry the chicken for an extra crispy texture.
- Don’t skip the sesame oil—it adds a rich, nutty depth of flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg