Easy Sesame Chicken

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4 people

  • Calories

    529 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Asian

Easy Sesame Chicken

Skip the takeout and make this Easy Sesame Chicken instead! It’s loaded with flavor, simple to make and delicious served over white rice or noodles. The perfect lunch or dinner that you can meal prep.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 pounds chicken breasts boneless skinless
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon EACH garlic powder, baking powder, salt
  • vegetable oil for frying

For the Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 3 Tablespoons honey
  • 2 Tablespoons white vinegar or rice vinegar
  • 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon sweet chili sauce or sriracha
  • 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
  • 3-4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger optional
  • 1 Tablespoon sesame seeds
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Instructions

Make the Chicken

  1. Crack an egg into a large mixing bowl. Whisk in the soy sauce. Add the chicken to the egg mixture and toss to combine until all the chicken pieces are coated in the egg mixture. In a shallow bowl, combine the cornstarch, flour, and spices.
  2. Heat 1-2 inches of oil in a deep pan to 350 degrees F.
  3. Transfer the chicken from the marinade to the dry coating and coat each piece well, pressing the coating into the chicken and shaking off any excess. Carefully transfer the coated chicken pieces to the hot oil (in a single layer) and cook for 4-5 minutes or until golden crispy and cooked through. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and repeat with the remaining chicken.

Make the Sauce

  1. While the chicken is cooking, whisk all the ingredients for the sauce a medium bowl until lump-free.

Assemble

  1. Heat a teaspoon of oil in a large pan (skillet) over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and ginger and saute for about a minute then add the sauce to the pan. Cook the sauce down until thickened, about 1-2 minutes. Add the cooked chicken to the pan, top with sesame seeds, and toss until the chicken is fully coated in the sauce. Enjoy immediately with white rice or noodles!

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 529kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 50g (17%) Protein 54g (108%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 0.03g Cholesterol 186mg (62%) Sodium 1347mg (56%) Potassium 947mg (27%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 19g (38%) Vitamin A 128IU (3%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 55mg (6%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 529 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 529kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 50g 17%
Protein 54g 108%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0.03g 2%
Cholesterol 186mg 62%
Sodium 1347mg 56%
Potassium 947mg 20%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 19g 38%
Vitamin A 128IU 3%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 55mg 6%
Iron 3mg 17%

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

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