Description
A sweet, crispy homemade sesame chicken that captures the classic takeout flavor in under 25 minutes. Tender bite-sized chicken pieces with sticky sesame glaze, perfect for weeknight dinners or casual meals.
Ingredients
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 tbsp soy sauce
1/4 cup honey
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
2 tbsp water
1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (slurry)
2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
3 green onions, sliced
Instructions
In a large bowl, whisk eggs. In another bowl, combine cornstarch and flour. Dip chicken pieces into eggs, then coat evenly with the cornstarch-flour mixture.
Heat 1/4 cup vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken in batches for 4-5 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and 2 tbsp water. Remove excess oil from skillet, leaving 1 tbsp.
Cook sauce in skillet over medium heat, then stir in cornstarch slurry. Simmer 2 minutes until thickened and glossy.
Add fried chicken to skillet and toss to coat in sauce. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
Notes
Ensure chicken is cut into even pieces for consistent frying
Can be served over steamed rice or noodles
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg