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Sesame Chicken

Skip the delivery and make tasty sesame chicken right at home in just over half an hour!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 296 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese-American Fussion

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup flavorless high-heat oil like grapeseed or vegetable oil
  • 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite sized pieces
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp white pepper
Sesame Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 inch fresh ginger grated
  • 2 cloves garlic pressed or grated
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 4 cups cooked white rice
  • 2 green onions sliced into thin rings

Instructions

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  1. Heat a large skillet or wok with the flavorless oil over medium-high heat.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, cornstarch, and salt and pepper. Toss the chicken in the egg and cornstarch mixture until each piece is well coated.
  3. When the oil is hot add the coated chicken in batches, making sure not to over crowd the pan. Cook the chicken until they are golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Place the chicken onto a paper towel lined plate to drain and repeat step until all chicken is cooked.
  4. While the chicken is cooking, prepare the sesame sauce. In a small saucepan on medium heat, stir together the soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, rice vinegar, fresh ginger, and minced garlic. Once the sauce is steaming, stir cornstarch and water in a small bowl to create a slurry, then whisk the slurry into the sauce. Cook until sauce thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
  5. Once the chicken is cooked through and golden brown, place into a large bowl and pour the sauce over top. Toss the chicken to coat in the sauce.
  6. Serve the chicken with rice and sprinkle sliced green onions over top.

Nutrition Information

Calories 296kcal (15%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 296

% Daily Value*

Calories 296kcal 15%

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