Easy Crispy Sesame Chicken
Craving a takeout-style dinner made right at home? This Easy Crispy Sesame Chicken delivers restaurant-quality flavor with minimal effort! Juicy, bite-sized pieces of chicken breast are coated in a light, golden crust using a simple cornstarch-flour mixture, then fried to perfection for unbeatable crispiness. Tossed in a sweet and savory homemade sesame sauce made with soy sauce, honey, garlic, and a hint of ginger, this dish strikes the perfect balance of flavors. Topped with toasted sesame seeds and fresh green onions, it’s a visually stunning and irresistibly delicious meal. Ready in under 45 minutes, this quick and easy sesame chicken recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and pairs beautifully with steamed rice or noodles. For crispy chicken lovers and Asian cuisine enthusiasts alike, this dish is sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Chicken breast
- 100 grams Cornstarch
- 50 grams All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 large Eggs
- 500 milliliters Vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Ginger
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds
- 2 stalks Green onions
- 100 milliliters Water
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch (for sauce)
Instructions
Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and place them in a bowl.
Season the chicken with salt and black pepper.
In a shallow dish, mix the cornstarch and all-purpose flour.
Beat the eggs in another bowl.
Dip the chicken pieces into the egg mixture, then coat them in the cornstarch-flour mixture. Set aside on a plate.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or deep pan over medium-high heat.
Fry the coated chicken pieces in batches for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain excess oil on paper towels.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, and water.
In another small bowl, mix 1 teaspoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water to create a cornstarch slurry.
Heat a clean skillet over medium heat and pour in the sauce mixture.
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then add the cornstarch slurry. Stir until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
Add the fried chicken to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the sauce.
Sprinkle sesame seeds on top and stir gently.
Garnish with chopped green onions and serve immediately. Enjoy your crispy sesame chicken with steamed white rice or noodles!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5569 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 493.9 g | 633% | |
| Saturated Fat | 74.1 g | 370% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 296.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 802 mg | 267% | |
| Sodium | 5902 mg | 257% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 159.7 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.7 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.0 g | ||
| Protein | 166.7 g | 333% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 213 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 9.5 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 1997 mg | 42% | |
*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.
