Description
This Sesame Chicken is crispy, golden, and coated in a sweet, savory sauce with sesame seeds adding a delightful crunch. It’s a quick, easy weeknight meal that’s better than takeout, ready in under 30 minutes. Serve it with rice and veggies for a complete and satisfying dinner!
Ingredients
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- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 cup cornstarch (for coating)
- 1 egg, beaten (for coating)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 2 green onions, sliced (optional, for garnish)
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken with salt and pepper. In a shallow bowl, whisk together cornstarch and beaten egg to create a batter. Dip each chicken piece into the batter, ensuring it’s well-coated.
- Fry the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry the chicken in batches for 4-5 minutes, turning occasionally until golden and crispy. Drain on a plate lined with paper towels.
- Make the Sauce: While the chicken is frying, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and minced garlic in a bowl. Once the chicken is cooked, pour the sauce into the pan and simmer for a couple of minutes until it thickens and becomes glossy.
- Toss the Chicken in the Sauce: Add the crispy chicken back into the pan and toss it gently in the sauce until fully coated.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle sesame seeds and green onions over the chicken. Serve with steamed rice and vegetables for a complete meal.
Notes
- For extra crispy chicken, ensure the oil is hot before adding the chicken. Fry in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
- You can make the dish spicier by adding red pepper flakes or chili paste to the sauce.
- For a healthier alternative, bake the chicken at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg