Tasty Sesame Chicken
Get ready to elevate your dinner game with this irresistible Tasty Sesame Chicken recipe! Juicy, bite-sized chicken thighs are double-coated in a perfectly seasoned flour mixture and fried to a golden, crispy perfection. The chicken is then tossed in a luscious homemade sesame sauce made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and just the right balance of sweet and savory flavors. Finished with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds and fresh green onions, this dish is restaurant-quality and perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Serve it over steamed rice or alongside stir-fried vegetables for a complete, flavor-packed meal that’s ready in just 35 minutes. This easy sesame chicken recipe is a must-try for lovers of Asian-inspired cuisine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 0.5 cup cornstarch
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 cups vegetable oil
- 0.25 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons water (for sauce)
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch (for sauce)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
Instructions
Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
In a shallow dish, mix together the cornstarch, flour, salt, ground black pepper, and garlic powder.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg and water to form an egg wash.
Coat each chicken piece in the flour mixture, dip it in the egg wash, then coat it again in the flour mixture. Place on a plate until ready to fry.
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep skillet or wok over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
Carefully add the coated chicken pieces in small batches to the hot oil, frying until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes per batch. Remove and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, brown sugar, and sesame oil. Stir until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is smooth.
In a small bowl, whisk together the water and cornstarch for the sauce. Add this slurry to the saucepan and cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the fried chicken pieces to the saucepan and toss until they are evenly coated in the sesame sauce.
Transfer the sesame chicken to a serving platter and garnish with toasted sesame seeds and green onions.
Serve hot with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5468 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 494.1 g | 633% | |
| Saturated Fat | 78.0 g | 390% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 276.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 786 mg | 262% | |
| Sodium | 5189 mg | 226% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 158.9 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 69.8 g | ||
| Protein | 138.9 g | 278% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 216 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 11.0 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 1595 mg | 34% | |
*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.
