Description
Crispy sesame chicken is a homemade takeout-style favorite featuring golden fried chicken pieces coated in a sticky, sweet-savory sesame sauce. Perfectly balanced with bold flavor, crunch, and a hint of nuttiness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup cornstarch
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- Neutral oil (canola or vegetable), for frying
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add enough oil to shallow fry. Bring oil to 350°F.
- Combine Ingredients: Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Toss in cornstarch until fully coated.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Set a plate with paper towels to drain fried chicken. Whisk soy sauce, honey, vinegar, garlic, and sesame oil in a small bowl.
- Assemble the Dish: Fry chicken in batches until golden and cooked through, about 4–5 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.
- Cook to Perfection: In a clean skillet, heat the sauce for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened. Add fried chicken and toss to coat.
- Finishing Touches: Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions.
- Serve and Enjoy: Plate over steamed rice or noodles and enjoy hot.
Notes
- Double fry the chicken for extra crunch.
- Use tamari and rice flour for a gluten-free version.
- Toast sesame seeds beforehand for richer flavor.
- Add chili flakes if you want a spicier sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
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