Crispy Sesame Chicken Everyone Loves
Crispy fried chicken tossed in a sticky, sweet-savory sesame glaze with toasted sesame seeds and a touch of garlic. A Chinese takeout classic made fresh at home in 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
1½ lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
½ cup cornstarch
½ cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
Salt and pepper
Oil for frying
For Sesame Sauce:
⅓ cup soy sauce
⅓ cup water
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp grated ginger
1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry)
Garnish:
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Season chicken, dip in egg, then coat in flour-cornstarch mix.
- Heat oil to 350°F. Fry chicken in batches 3–4 minutes until golden. Drain.
- In saucepan, combine all sauce ingredients except slurry. Simmer 5 minutes.
- Stir in cornstarch slurry. Cook until thick and glossy.
- Toss chicken with sauce in large bowl.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve hot.
Notes
Use chicken breast if desired. Bake or air fry for a lighter version. Serve with rice and veggies. Sauce and chicken can be prepped ahead separately.
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