Sesame Chicken
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5.0
39 reviews
Excellent
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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
4
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Calories
444 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Sesame Chicken
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Sesame chicken is one of my favorite take out dishes. My homemade version is perfect for a weeknight dinner and it so easy to make. You can have this sesame chicken dinner on the table in 30minutes. The chicken is tender and moist but crispy on the outside from the cornstarch coating. The sauce is sweet and tangy featuring lots of garlic and sesame! This dish is a must try. Skip take out and try making this easy restaurant quality dish at home, you won’t be disappointed.
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Ingredients
Sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil (increase to 2 tablespoon for a stronger sesame flavor or as desired)
- 2 tablespoon rice vinegar (or white vinegar)
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 4 cloves garlic (finely minced or grated)
- 2 teaspoon ginger (finely minced or grated, or 1 teaspoon dried ginger)
Chicken
- 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs (cut into bite sized pieces)
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 teaspoon ginger (finely minced or grated, or 1 teaspoon dried ginger)
- 4 cloves garlic (finely minced or grated)
- 1 cup cornstarch (or flour)
- 1 - 2 cups oil (of choice for frying (ex. canola oil, vegetable, or other light oil of choice))
Garnish (Optional)
- green onion (finely diced)
- sesame seeds
Accompaniments
- rice (for serving)
Instructions
- Combine all sauce ingredients in a bowl. Stir until evenly combined and set aside.
- Marinate the chicken with the garlic, ginger and soy sauce. Marinate 5 - 15 minutes.
- In a deep bowl add the cornstarch. Add the chicken and toss until evenly coated.
- PAN FRIED COOKING METHODIn a large frying pan or deep pot, heat enough oil to shallow fry the chicken. You only need enough oil to come about 2”-3” inches up the sides of the pan so the chicken is submerged. Place a paper towel on a plate to drain the chicken once fried. Shake off the excess cornstarch from the chicken pieces and fry in batches until golden brown, approximately 3 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking.AIR FRIED COOKING METHODPreheat air fryer to 400°F. Working in batches, shake of excess cornstarch from pieces of chicken and add in a single layer to the air fryer. Spray with cooking spray. Cook for 3 minutes then flip and cook another 5 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Repeat until all chicken is cooked.
- In another large frying pan (or use the same pan but remove oil and clean pan) bring the sauce to a simmer. Once simmering add in the cooked chicken.
- Toss the chicken in the sauce until evenly coated. The sauce will thicken as the chicken is tossed in the sauce.
- Serve with the optional garnishes and enjoy!
Notes
- Nutrition information is estimated based on air fried cooking method.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
444kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
50g
(17%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
162mg
(54%)
Sodium
1271mg
(53%)
Potassium
505mg
(14%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Vitamin A
42IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
34mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 444 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 444kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 162mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 1271mg | 53% |
| Potassium | 505mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 42IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
39 reviews
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