Awesome Sesame Chicken
Crispy, golden, and irresistibly flavorful, this Awesome Sesame Chicken recipe is a savory-sweet masterpiece that's perfect for weeknight dinners or a crowd-pleasing feast. Tender bite-sized chicken breast pieces are coated in a light, seasoned breading and fried to perfection, then generously tossed in a luscious homemade sesame sauce made with soy sauce, honey, garlic, and a touch of rice vinegar for tang. The dish is finished with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds and fresh green onions for an added layer of texture and fragrant appeal. Ready in under an hour, this family-friendly dish pairs beautifully with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables, making it a versatile yet indulgent option for your table. Whether you're a sesame chicken enthusiast or trying it for the first time, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor right at home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Chicken breast
- 2 Eggs
- 0.75 cup Cornstarch
- 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 cups Vegetable oil
- 0.25 cup Soy sauce
- 0.25 cup Honey
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 0.5 cup Water
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch (for slurry)
- 1 tablespoon Water (for slurry)
- 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds
- 2 stalks Green onions
Instructions
Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs. In a separate bowl, mix the cornstarch, all-purpose flour, salt, and black pepper.
Dip each chicken piece into the egg, then coat in the flour-cornstarch mixture. Shake off excess coating.
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep skillet or wok over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
Fry the chicken in batches, ensuring they don’t overcrowd the pan, for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
In a separate pan, prepare the sauce by whisking together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, brown sugar, minced garlic, sesame oil, and 1/2 cup of water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water to create a slurry.
Slowly stir the slurry into the simmering sauce and let it cook for another 2-3 minutes until it thickens slightly. Remove from heat.
Toss the fried chicken pieces in the sauce until evenly coated.
Sprinkle with sesame seeds and garnish with chopped green onions. Serve immediately with steamed rice or vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1436 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 117.3 g | 150% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.8 g | 89% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 69.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 190 mg | 63% | |
| Sodium | 1189 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.6 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.1 g | ||
| Protein | 42.6 g | 85% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 62 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 471 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
