Favorite Sesame Chicken
Crispy, saucy, and bursting with bold flavor, Favorite Sesame Chicken is the ultimate homemade takeout dish that’s sure to delight your taste buds. Tender, bite-sized pieces of chicken thighs are coated in a perfectly golden, crunchy layer and tossed in a luscious sauce made with soy sauce, honey, garlic, and a hint of ginger. The slightly sweet and savory glaze is thickened to perfection with a cornstarch slurry, then garnished with toasted sesame seeds and fresh green onions for an irresistible finish. Ideal for busy weeknights or indulgent weekends, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 45 minutes. Serve with steamed rice or stir-fried veggies for a complete meal that’s as satisfying as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 2 eggs
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
- 0.25 cup soy sauce
- 0.25 cup honey
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp ginger (minced or grated)
- 0.5 cup water
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (for sauce)
- 1 tbsp water (to mix cornstarch slurry)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 stalks green onions (sliced, for garnish)
Instructions
Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, 0.5 tsp salt, and 0.25 tsp black pepper.
Coat the chicken pieces in the egg mixture, then dredge them in cornstarch until fully coated. Set on a plate.
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pot over medium-high heat. Once the oil reaches 350°F (180°C), fry the chicken in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 4–5 minutes per batch. Remove and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
In a small bowl, mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 1 tbsp water to create a slurry. Set aside.
In a saucepan, combine 0.25 cup soy sauce, 0.25 cup honey, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
Add 0.5 cup water to the sauce and let it simmer for 2 minutes.
Whisk the cornstarch slurry into the sauce and cook until it thickens slightly, about 1–2 minutes. Remove the sauce from heat.
Place the fried chicken in a large bowl and pour the sauce over the top. Toss to coat evenly.
Garnish the sesame chicken with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
Serve immediately with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5903 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 551.6 g | 707% | |
| Saturated Fat | 87.1 g | 435% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 866 mg | 289% | |
| Sodium | 4025 mg | 175% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 142.2 g | 52% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 68.0 g | ||
| Protein | 139.5 g | 279% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 179 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 8.6 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 1622 mg | 35% | |
*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.
