Imperial Chinese Restaurant Sesame Chicken
Bring the flavors of your favorite Chinese takeout home with this Imperial Chinese Restaurant Sesame Chicken recipe! Featuring tender, golden-fried chicken coated in a sticky, sweet-savory sauce infused with honey, soy sauce, garlic, and a touch of sesame oil, this dish is a symphony of bold and balanced flavors. The chicken is perfectly crispy, thanks to a simple batter of flour and cornstarch, and it gets elevated with a sprinkling of toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions for a fragrant finish. Ready in just 45 minutes, this restaurant-style sesame chicken is perfect for busy weeknights or an indulgent homemade treat. Pair it with fluffy steamed rice or vibrant stir-fried veggies for a complete and satisfying meal that’s sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup cornstarch
- 1 egg
- 0.5 cup water
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 cups vegetable oil
- 0.25 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 2 stalks green onions
Instructions
Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, 1 egg, 0.5 cup water, and 1 tablespoon soy sauce to create a thick batter.
Heat 2 cups of vegetable oil in a deep skillet or wok over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
Dip the chicken pieces into the batter, allowing any excess to drip off, then carefully drop them into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown and fully cooked, approximately 4-5 minutes per batch. Remove and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
In a small saucepan, combine honey, brown sugar, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, rice vinegar, ketchup, minced garlic, and sesame oil. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, whisking to ensure the sugar dissolves completely.
In a small bowl, mix 2 teaspoons cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water to create a slurry. Slowly stir the slurry into the simmering sauce, cooking for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
In a large wok or skillet, pour the sauce over the fried chicken and toss to coat evenly. Sprinkle sesame seeds over the chicken and toss again.
Serve the sesame chicken hot, garnished with chopped green onions. Pair with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1436 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 116.3 g | 149% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.5 g | 88% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 69.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 143 mg | 48% | |
| Sodium | 413 mg | 18% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.8 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.5 g | ||
| Protein | 41.6 g | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 51 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 431 mg | 9% | |
*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.
