Description
Sesame Chicken brings pure comfort straight from your kitchen to the dinner table, with crispy chicken pieces glazed in a sweet and tangy sauce that’ll have your family asking for seconds. Golden-brown and perfectly coated, this classic dish delivers restaurant-quality flavor without leaving home.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Coating Ingredients:
- ½ cup cornstarch
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Liquid Ingredients:
- ½ cup cold water
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the batter by mixing ½ cup cornstarch, ¼ cup flour, ½ teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Whisk these dry ingredients thoroughly.
- Gradually pour ½ cup cold water into the dry mixture, whisking until the batter becomes completely smooth without any lumps.
- Cut 1 lb chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. Drop each piece into the batter, ensuring complete and even coating.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep saucepan to exactly 350°F. Use a thermometer to confirm the precise temperature for perfect frying.
- Carefully drop battered chicken pieces into the hot oil, working in small batches to prevent overcrowding and maintain oil temperature.
- Fry chicken for 4-5 minutes per batch, turning occasionally. Look for a golden brown, crispy exterior as your doneness signal.
- Remove chicken with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to absorb excess oil. Let pieces drain completely.
- Create the glaze by combining honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil in a small saucepan.
- Simmer the sauce mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly to blend flavors for about 2-3 minutes.
- Whisk 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water to create a slurry. Gradually add this to the simmering sauce.
- Stir the sauce until it thickens and becomes glossy, which takes approximately 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Transfer crispy chicken to a large bowl. Pour the warm glaze over the chicken and toss gently to coat each piece evenly.
- Arrange glazed chicken on a serving platter. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds on top for extra texture and flavor.
- Garnish with thinly sliced green onions for a fresh, bright finish to your sesame chicken.
Notes
- Toast your sesame seeds in a dry skillet before sprinkling to enhance their nutty flavor and release their oils.
- Use a thermometer to maintain consistent oil temperature, which ensures crispy chicken without burning.
- Let the chicken rest on paper towels after frying to keep the coating crisp and remove excess grease.
- For a gluten-free version, swap all-purpose flour with rice flour or a gluten-free blend to maintain the recipe’s delicate texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg