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Sesame Chicken
Crispy chicken bites coated in a sweet, sticky sesame sauce. A beloved American-Chinese dish that's simple to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Prep 15 min
Cook 20 min
Total 35 min
Serves 4
Ingredients
Step 1 — Marinate and coat the chicken
- 1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs (cut into bite-size pieces)
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- ½ cup cornstarch
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Step 2 — Make the sesame sauce
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- ½ cup water
- 3 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Step 3 — Serve
- Steamed white rice
- Sliced green onions
Instructions
- 1
Fry the chicken
Toss chicken with egg and soy sauce, then coat in cornstarch. Heat 2 inches of oil to 350°F. Fry chicken in batches 5–6 minutes until golden and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
- 2
Make the sauce
Whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, ketchup, sesame oil, garlic, cornstarch, and water. Simmer in a wok 2–3 minutes until thick and glossy. Stir in 2 tbsp sesame seeds.
- 3
Glaze and serve
Toss fried chicken in the sesame sauce. Garnish with remaining sesame seeds and green onions. Serve over steamed rice.
Nutrition per serving: 460 cal · 32g protein · 36g carbs · 22g fat · 1g fiber
For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.
