Sesame Chicken
Crispy fried chicken pieces glazed in a sweet, sticky sesame sauce and topped with toasted sesame seeds.
Cuisines
Chinese
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Build a full meal around Sesame Chicken
Get a matched combo of sides and accents
Recipe
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 30 min
Total: 50 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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1 pound | Chicken Thigh , boneless, skinless |
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2 tablespoons | Soy sauce |
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1 tablespoon | Rice vinegar |
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1 teaspoon | Sesame oil |
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1 cup | Cornstarch |
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1 cup | Flour |
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1 teaspoon | Baking powder |
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1 | Egg |
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1/2 cup | Water |
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1 cup | Vegetable oil , for frying |
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1/4 cup | Honey |
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2 tablespoons | Ketchup , to taste |
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1 tablespoon | Sugar , brown |
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2 tablespoons | Sesame Seed |
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— | Green Onion , chopped for garnish |
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— | Salt , to taste |
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— | Pepper , to taste |
Instructions
- 1 Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.
- 2 In a bowl, mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken pieces and marinate for 15 minutes.
- 3 In another bowl, combine cornstarch, flour, and baking powder.
- 4 In a separate bowl, beat the egg and mix with water.
- 5 Dip the marinated chicken pieces into the egg mixture, then coat with the flour mixture.
- 6 Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- 7 Fry the chicken pieces in batches until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
- 8 In a small saucepan, combine honey, ketchup, and brown sugar. Heat over low heat until the sugar dissolves and the sauce is smooth.
- 9 Toss the fried chicken pieces in the sauce until well coated.
- 10 Sprinkle sesame seeds over the chicken and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Tips
For a spicier version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.