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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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 529 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
Make the Chicken
- 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.
- Heat 1-2 inches of oil in a deep pan to 350 degrees F.
- 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.
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Make the Sauce
- While the chicken is cooking, whisk all the ingredients for the sauce a medium bowl until lump-free.
Assemble
- 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
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
% 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.