Homemade Sesame Chicken

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4.7

30 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    440 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Asian

Homemade Sesame Chicken

This Crispy Sesame Chicken recipe has the same sweet and tangy sauce as takeout, and perfectly crisp chicken that you’ll love even more!

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Ingredients

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For Crispy Chicken:

  • 1 ½ lbs. boneless , skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1” pieces
  • 2 eggs , slightly beaten
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup corn starch
  • Vegetable oil for frying (approximately 3 cups)

For Honey Sauce:

  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic 
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon sambal oelek , or other preferred chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch

For Garnish:

  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons green onions , sliced
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Instructions

  1. To a dry skillet, add the sesame seeds. Heat over medium heat, and stir until slightly fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer to bowl. Set the seeds aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, salt and pepper. Set aside.
  3. In another bowl, combine the flour and corn starch. Stir together with fork and set aside.
  4. Working in small batches, dredge the chicken pieces first in the egg wash, then into the flour mixture, shaking of any excess coating. Place the coated chicken pieces on a pan. Repeat the process until all chicken is coated.
  5. To a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat the cooking oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350 degrees. Place 10-12 pieces of coated chicken into the hot oil. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until the chicken is golden brown. Using a metal slotted spoon, remove the chicken from the oil and place on a sheet pan with a rack to drain off any excess oil and to keep the chicken crisp. Repeat until all the chicken is cooked.
  6. While chicken is cooking, add the olive oil to a large skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Add in the garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until golden and aromatic. Reduce heat to low and whisk in the ketchup, honey, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, chili sauce and corn starch. Heat over low until sauce comes to a low simmer.
  7. To the simmering sauce, add in the cooked chicken, and stir together to coat well. Garnish with the toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve over rice, if desired.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 440kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 51g (17%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 0.02g Cholesterol 127mg (42%) Sodium 1058mg (44%) Potassium 576mg (16%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 26g (52%) Vitamin A 236IU (5%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 56mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 440 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 440kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 51g 17%
Protein 30g 60%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 0.02g 1%
Cholesterol 127mg 42%
Sodium 1058mg 44%
Potassium 576mg 12%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 26g 52%
Vitamin A 236IU 5%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 56mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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