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Sesame Chicken

Irresistibly Crispy Sesame Chicken You Can Make at Home

Enjoy delicious homemade sesame chicken with tender, crispy chicken and a sweet-tangy sauce in just 40 minutes.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless Chicken Breasts cut into pieces
  • 2 large Eggs beaten
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour
  • ½ cup Cornstarch
  • 2 cups Vegetable Oil for frying
For the Sauce
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • ½ cup Honey
  • ¼ cup Soy Sauce use reduced-sodium for a healthier option
  • 2 tablespoons Ketchup
  • ¼ cup Brown Sugar or coconut sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Oil optional
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch for thickening the sauce
For Garnishing
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds
  • 2 stalks Green Onions finely sliced

Equipment

  • skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Begin by cutting the boneless chicken breasts into 1-inch pieces, ensuring they are of uniform size for even cooking.
  2. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, seasoning them lightly with salt and pepper. Combine the all-purpose flour and cornstarch in another dish, mixing well.
  3. Dip each chicken piece into the beaten eggs, allow excess to drip off, then transfer to the flour and cornstarch mixture. Toss to coat.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, aiming for 350°F. Fry chicken pieces in batches for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
  5. In a medium bowl, combine the honey, soy sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, and cornstarch. Whisk until smooth.
  6. In the same pan, reduce heat to medium and add minced garlic, sauté briefly until fragrant. Pour in the sauce mixture and simmer for 3-4 minutes until thickened.
  7. Add the fried chicken to the sauce, tossing gently to coat. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions, then serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

For best results, fry chicken in smaller batches to maintain oil temperature, and feel free to customize the sauce as desired.

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