Open Sesame Chicken
Get ready to dazzle your taste buds with this irresistibly crispy and flavorful "Open Sesame Chicken." This quick and easy recipe combines golden, pan-fried chicken thighs with a luscious sesame soy glaze that’s perfectly balanced with hints of sweet honey, tangy rice vinegar, and aromatic garlic and ginger. Toasted sesame seeds add a nutty crunch, while a final garnish of fresh green onions elevates the dish to an eye-catching centerpiece. Perfect as a quick weeknight dinner or a show-stopping dish for gatherings, this sesame chicken pairs beautifully with steamed rice or stir-fried veggies. With a prep time of just 20 minutes, this Asian-inspired recipe is a must-try for chicken lovers seeking bold flavor and satisfying texture.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 0.5 cup Cornstarch
- 0.25 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 large Egg
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 cup Vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds
- 0.25 cup Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Ginger
- 0.25 cup Chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 2 Green onions (optional garnish)
Instructions
Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
In a shallow bowl, whisk together the cornstarch, all-purpose flour, salt, and black pepper.
In a separate bowl, beat the egg.
Dip each piece of chicken into the beaten egg, then coat it in the cornstarch mixture. Shake off any excess coating and set the chicken pieces on a plate.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot (about 350°F), fry the chicken pieces in batches until golden brown and fully cooked, about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
In a small dry skillet, toast the sesame seeds over low heat until they are fragrant and lightly golden, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, combine soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, chicken broth, and sesame oil. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently.
In a small bowl, mix 1 teaspoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water to create a slurry. Slowly add the slurry to the saucepan while stirring, and cook until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the fried chicken to the saucepan and toss to evenly coat the chicken in the sesame sauce.
Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the chicken and toss lightly.
Garnish with chopped green onions if desired and serve immediately with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3100 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 269.9 g | 346% | |
| Saturated Fat | 43.6 g | 218% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 146.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 604 mg | 201% | |
| Sodium | 2958 mg | 129% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 106.7 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.7 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.7 g | ||
| Protein | 89.9 g | 180% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 148 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 8.8 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 1433 mg | 30% | |
*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.
