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sesame chicken recipe

sesame chicken recipe

This crispy sesame chicken tastes just like takeout—golden, crunchy, sticky-sweet, and savory. It's a quick, satisfying comfort food classic you can make at home in under an hour.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine Chinese-American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 520 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Deep Frying Pan or Pot
  • Skillet
  • Tongs or Slotted Spoon
  • Whisk
  • Paper Towels

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • oil for frying

For the Sauce

  • 1 tsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp fresh garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce reduced sodium if possible
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tsp cornstarch for thickening
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 2 tbsp green onions sliced

Instructions
 

  • Whisk the eggs with salt and pepper in a bowl.
  • In a shallow dish, mix together the flour and cornstarch.
  • Dip each chicken piece into the egg mixture, then coat in the flour-cornstarch blend.
  • Heat oil in a deep skillet or pot to 350°F (175°C).
  • Fry chicken pieces in batches for about 5 minutes until golden and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
  • In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and cornstarch until smooth.
  • In a skillet, heat vegetable oil and sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Pour in sauce mixture and simmer for 3–4 minutes until thickened.
  • Add fried chicken to the sauce and toss to coat evenly.
  • Top with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve immediately over rice or noodles.

Notes

For extra crispiness, wait until just before serving to toss the chicken in the sauce. Don’t skip the sesame oil—it's key to the signature flavor!

Nutrition

Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 28gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 920mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2.1mg
Keyword comfort food, crispy chicken, Sesame Chicken, Takeout
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