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Easy Sesame Chicken

Easy sesame chicken is a quick and delicious dish featuring crispy chicken pieces coated in a sweet and savory sauce, sprinkled with sesame seeds for an extra crunch.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 687 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

For the chicken:
  • oil for frying
  • 1 cup of all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup of cold water
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons of cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon of baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon of ginger powder
  • 1 teaspoon of paprika powder
  • 2 pounds of chicken tender strips cut into 1-inch pieces
For the sauce:
  • 2 tablespoons of sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon of ginger paste or finely minced ginger
  • ¼ cup of Honey
  • ¼ cup of low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons of brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon of ketchup

Instructions

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  1. Heat a deep cast iron pan over medium heat with 1 inch of oil to about 265 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. In the meantime, whisk the flour, water, egg, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, pepper, garlic powder, ginger powder and paprika together in a large bowl.
  3. Add the chicken to the batter and once the oil is hot, lightly drain 6-8 pieces from the batter and fry in the oil for 3-4 minutes or until light and golden.
  4. Drain the chicken from the oil on a plate with a paper towel and repeat the cooking process with the remaining chicken.
  5. To make the sauce, heat the sesame oil in a saucepan over medium heat - then add the ginger and cool for 30 seconds then add the remaining sauce ingredients and stir and cook until the sauce becomes thick, about 5 minutes.
  6. Lay the chicken out on a cooling rack and brush the sauce overtop.
  7. Garnish with freshly chopped green onions and sesame seeds then serve.

Notes

  • This chicken can be stored without the sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • Reheat the chicken in a 365-degree oven for 5 minutes or until light and crispy.
  • The sauce can be stored separately in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 687kcal (34%) Carbohydrates 65g (22%) Protein 33g (66%) Fat 33g (51%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 24g Cholesterol 101mg (34%) Sodium 2066mg (86%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 16g (32%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 687

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 687kcal 34%
Carbohydrates 65g 22%
Protein 33g 66%
Fat 33g 51%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 24g 141%
Cholesterol 101mg 34%
Sodium 2066mg 86%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 16g 32%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.