Sesame Chicken

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    392 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Chinese

Sesame Chicken

This sesame chicken is crispy chicken pieces tossed in a sweet and savory honey sesame sauce. This version is even better than what you would get at a restaurant!

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Ingredients

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For the chicken

  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • oil for frying

For the sauce

  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (reduced sodium if possible)
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
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Instructions

  1. Place the eggs, salt and pepper in a bowl. Stir to combine
  2. Place the flour and 1/2 cup of cornstarch in a shallow bowl or on a plate. Stir to combine.
  3. Dip each piece of chicken into the egg mixture, then into the flour. Repeat the process with all of the chicken.
  4. Heat 3 inches of oil in a deep pan to 350 degrees F
  5. Add 7-8 pieces of chicken to the pan. Cook for 5 minutes or until crispy and golden brown. Repeat the process with the remaining chicken
  6. Drain the chicken on paper towels
  7. While the chicken is cooking, combine the honey, soy sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil and 2 teaspoons of cornstarch in a bowl.
  8. Heat the teaspoon of oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the honey sauce mixture and bring to a simmer. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until just thickened.
  9. Add the crispy chicken to the pan and toss to coat with the sauce. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions, then serve.

Notes

  • The sauce can be made up to two days before you plan to serve it.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 392kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 41g (14%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 123mg (41%) Sodium 1648mg (69%) Potassium 518mg (15%) Sugar 26g (52%) Vitamin A 270IU (5%) Vitamin C 2.8mg (3%) Calcium 60mg (6%) Iron 1.9mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 392 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 392kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 41g 14%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 123mg 41%
Sodium 1648mg 69%
Potassium 518mg 11%
Sugar 26g 52%
Vitamin A 270IU 5%
Vitamin C 2.8mg 3%
Calcium 60mg 6%
Iron 1.9mg 11%

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

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