Flawless Sesame Chicken Restaurant Style
Indulge in the ultimate takeout-inspired experience with this Flawless Sesame Chicken Restaurant Style recipe, a perfect fusion of crisp fried chicken and a luscious, sticky-sweet sesame glaze. Tender, marinated chicken thighs are coated in a light, golden crust and tossed in a rich sauce made with honey, soy sauce, and a hint of sesame oil for that signature umami depth. The dish is garnished with toasted sesame seeds and fresh green onions, bringing a pop of flavor and visual appeal. Quick and satisfying, this homemade take on a Chinese restaurant favorite is ready in just 40 minutes and pairs beautifully with fluffy steamed rice or noodles. A must-try for fans of sesame chicken, this recipe guarantees mouthwatering results and an authentic dining experience right in your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 4 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 large Eggs
- 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup Cornstarch
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 2 cups Vegetable oil
- 0.25 cup Honey
- 2 tablespoons Ketchup
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons White vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 0.5 cup Water
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch (for slurry)
- 1 tablespoon Water (for slurry)
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons Green onions, sliced
Instructions
Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces. Place them in a bowl and marinate with 2 tablespoons of soy sauce for 10 minutes.
In a shallow bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, beat the eggs.
Dip each piece of chicken in the beaten egg, then coat it in the flour mixture. Shake off excess flour and set aside.
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken pieces in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 4-5 minutes per batch. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to remove excess oil.
In a saucepan, combine 0.5 cup water, honey, ketchup, brown sugar, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, white vinegar, garlic powder, and sesame oil. Heat over medium heat, stirring, until the sugar dissolves.
Mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water to create a slurry. Add it to the saucepan and stir until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
Add the fried chicken pieces to the saucepan, tossing to coat evenly in the sauce.
Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1592 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 130.4 g | 167% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.6 g | 108% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 69.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 272 mg | 91% | |
| Sodium | 1019 mg | 44% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.0 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.5 g | ||
| Protein | 51.3 g | 103% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 67 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 588 mg | 13% | |
*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.
