Crispy Sesame Chicken
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
361 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Crispy Sesame Chicken
Description
The recipe uses a sauce combining soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, cornstarch, water, sesame oil, and sesame seeds, producing a glossy, balanced glaze. The tempura batter made from cornstarch, flour, egg whites, and cold seltzer water crisps the chicken when fried in hot oil. Chicken thighs are cut into chunks, coated thoroughly in batter, and fried at 350°F in batches until golden and crispy.
Garlic and crushed red pepper are briefly sautéed in sesame oil before adding the sauce and fried chicken, allowing the chicken to get coated evenly in the sauce and absorb the flavors. Sesame seeds finish the dish, providing a mild crunch and visual interest.
Serve immediately after coating to preserve crispiness. The recipe offers adjustable yields and metric conversion support for convenience.
Ingredients
Sesame Chicken Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 1/3 cup water
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1/2 tablespoon sesame seeds
Tempura Batter:
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 egg white
- 1/2 cup seltzer water cold
Chicken:
- 1 lb chicken thighs , boneless and skinless cut into 1 inch chunks
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- vegetable oil , for deep frying
Instructions
- To make the sauce mix all the ingredients together.
- Whisk the batter ingredients together in a separate bowl until just combined. Add the chicken pieces to the batter and coat.
- Heat 3 inches of oil to 350 degrees. Add the chicken to the oil in batches, frying until golden brown.
- In a large wok or skillet add the sesame oil to the frying pan, add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add in the sauce and the chicken, coat quickly and serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds.
Notes
- You can adjust the recipe servings by using the yield slider; measurements update automatically.
- Metric measurement options are available for precise ingredient amounts.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 361 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 361kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 74mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 624mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 238mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 84IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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