Sesame Chicken Recipe
This sesame chicken recipe delivers crispy chicken coated in a sweet and savory sauce, finished with sesame seeds. Perfect for a quick and satisfying homemade takeout meal!
Equipment
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Large skillet or wok
- Tongs
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Plate with paper towels
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 2 large eggs beaten
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup vegetable oil for frying
- For the Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water for slurry
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- For Garnish:
- Sliced green onions
- Extra sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken:
- In a bowl, mix cornstarch, flour, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, beat the eggs.
- Dredge the chicken pieces in the flour mixture, dip them in the beaten eggs, and coat them again in the flour mixture.
- Cook the Chicken:
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Fry the chicken in batches for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Drain on a plate lined with paper towels.
- Make the Sauce:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and chicken broth.
- Heat the sauce mixture in the skillet over medium heat. Once it starts to simmer, add the cornstarch slurry. Cook for 2–3 minutes until thickened.
- Combine and Finish:
- Add the fried chicken to the skillet with the sauce, tossing to coat evenly. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Serve:
- Transfer to a serving plate, garnish with green onions and additional sesame seeds. Serve hot over steamed rice or with vegetables.