Sesame Chicken Recipe
User Reviews
4.9
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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 servings
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Calories
716 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Sesame Chicken Recipe
Description
This recipe features chicken chunks dipped sequentially in egg, flour, and cornstarch, which creates a light yet crispy exterior after frying in vegetable oil. The sauce combines honey, ketchup, sugars, vinegar, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, and garlic powder to produce a flavorful coating that balances sweetness and umami. Cornstarch slurry thickens the sauce, ensuring it clings well to the chicken pieces.
After cooking, the chicken is returned to the sauce to soak up the flavors. Sesame seeds and chopped green onions add texture and a mild onion crunch. Served atop white rice, the dish provides a comforting combination of textures and flavors typical in sesame chicken dishes found in home kitchens.
Adjust the quantity of sauce if a saucier dish is preferred. Cooking times are short, making careful timing important to avoid overcooking chicken pieces. This recipe makes generous servings suitable for several people.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast chopped into 1 ½ inch pieces, boneless skinless
- 2 egg whisked
- 6 tablespoons flour
- 3 tablespoons corn starch
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3-4 cups white rice for serving, cooked
- sesame seeds for garnish
- green onions chopped, for garnish
Sauce
- 6 tablespoons honey
- 4 tablespoons ketchup
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil toasted
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon water cold
- 2 tablespoons corn starch
Instructions
Prepare the Sauce
- Whisk together honey, ketchup, sugar, brown sugar, white vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and garlic powder. Set aside.
Prepare the Chicken
- Place beaten egg, 3 tablespoons corn starch, and flour in three separate bowls.
- Dip chicken pieces in egg mixture, then flour (toss to coat thoroughly), and lastly in corn starch (toss to coat thoroughly).
- Heat oil over medium heat in a large pan or skillet. Add chicken and cook, stirring throughout to ensure even cooking, 5-10 minutes until cooked though. Use a slotted spoon to transfer chicken to a paper towel-lined dish.
- Use a couple of folded paper towels to wipe out any excess oil from the pan. Add sauce and bring to a boil over medium heat. Whisk together corn starch and water til dissolved, then whisk corn starch slurry into the boiling sauce til thickened.
- Reduce heat to medium low, add chicken back to the pan and toss to coat completely. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions and serve over rice. Enjoy!
Notes
- If you prefer more sauce coverage, consider doubling the sauce ingredients for a saucier texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 716 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 716kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 94g | 31% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 154mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 1348mg | 56% |
| Potassium | 608mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 41g | 82% |
| Vitamin A | 230IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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