Description
Sesame Chicken brings Chinese-inspired comfort straight to your dinner table with crispy golden bites that dance between sweet and tangy flavors. Quickly whipped together in less than 30 minutes, this crowd-pleasing recipe guarantees smiles around your kitchen.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Coating Ingredients:
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1 egg
Sauce and Seasoning Ingredients:
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 2 green onions
- Vegetable oil
Instructions
- Grab 2 chicken breasts and slice them into small, bite-sized pieces. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Create a crispy coating by whisking ¼ cup cornstarch with 1 beaten egg in a shallow bowl. Thoroughly dunk each chicken piece to ensure complete coverage.
- Pour ¼ inch vegetable oil into a large skillet and heat to 350°F. Carefully place chicken pieces in hot oil, cooking for 4-5 minutes until exterior turns golden brown and crispy.
- While chicken fries, blend ¼ cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 2 tsp sesame oil, and 3 minced garlic cloves in a separate bowl.
- Transfer fried chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Pour sauce mixture into the same skillet and simmer for 2 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Return chicken to the skillet, gently tossing to coat each piece evenly with the glossy sauce. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Transfer chicken to a serving plate. Sprinkle 2 tbsp sesame seeds and chopped green onions on top for a fresh, crunchy garnish.
Notes
- Cornstarch creates the perfect crispy coating, so make sure your chicken is thoroughly and evenly dipped for maximum crunch.
- Fry the chicken in small batches to maintain the oil temperature and prevent soggy pieces, which keeps the exterior beautifully golden and crisp.
- For a gluten-free version, replace regular soy sauce with tamari and ensure your cornstarch is certified gluten-free.
- If you prefer less sugar, substitute honey with maple syrup or reduce the amount to control sweetness without losing the glossy sauce texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 to 4
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg