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Sesame Chicken Recipe

Crispy morsels of chicken breast are enrobed in a lusciously sweet and savory sesame glaze, garnished with sesame seeds and scallions. This rendition offers a restaurant-quality experience with home-cooked finesse.
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: Sesame Chicken Recipe
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

For the Chicken

  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • Oil for frying
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce preferably reduced sodium
  • 1 teaspoon freshly minced garlic

Instructions

  • In a bowl, whisk together the eggs with salt and pepper until fully integrated.
  • In a separate shallow dish, blend the flour with the cornstarch to form an even coating mixture.
  • Individually dip each chicken piece first into the egg mixture, followed by the flour-cornstarch blend, ensuring thorough coverage.
  • Heat a deep skillet with 3 inches of oil until it reaches 350°F.
  • Working in small batches of 7–8 pieces, fry the chicken for approximately 5 minutes or until golden and crisp. Continue until all the chicken is cooked.
  • Transfer the fried chicken to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
  • In the meantime, combine honey, soy sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, and cornstarch in a mixing bowl, stirring until smooth.
  • Warm the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the minced garlic for about 30 seconds, then pour in the sauce blend. Let it simmer for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally until it thickens slightly.
  • Return the fried chicken to the pan and toss to evenly coat with the sauce.
  • Finish by sprinkling the dish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.

Notes

The sauce can be prepared and refrigerated up to two days in advance for convenience.