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Crispy Sesame Chicken

This homemade Crispy Sesame Chicken is just like what you get from your favourite take-out place! This crispy chicken is covered in a sticky sesame sauce that makes for a delicious and easy weeknight dinner.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil more if frying two batches
For the Sauce
  • 3 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce low sodium
  • 1 tbsp Sriracha
  • 1 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp honey

Instructions

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  1. Cut your chicken thighs into bite sized pieces, around 1″.
  2. Cover the diced chicken with cornstarch, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  3. Beat the eggs and add it to your chicken and mix until the chicken is coated.
  4. Heat up oil in a large skillet and then add in the chicken to the oil, one at a time, around 2 minutes per side. Do not overcrowd, fry up the chicken in two batches if needed.
  5. Once the chicken has been fried up, remove any leftover oil from the pan and add the ingredients of the sauce to it, stirring until combined, on medium heat.
  6. Add in the chicken and toss to coat.
  7. Top with some toasted sesame seeds if desired and serve.