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Crispy Sesame Chicken

Crispy, golden chicken tossed in a sticky sweet-and-savory sesame sauce. Better than takeout and easy to make at home.
Prep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: 20 minutesTotal Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4Cuisine: Chinese-Inspired / AsianCourse: Main DishCalories: ~480 per serving
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Chicken
  • 1½ lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • ¾ cup cornstarch
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • Sesame Sauce
  • ⅓ cup soy sauce low sodium recommended
  • ⅓ cup honey or brown sugar
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water slurry
  • Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • Sliced green onions

Method
 

  1. Season chicken lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Toss chicken with beaten eggs, then coat evenly with cornstarch.
  3. Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Fry chicken in batches for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Transfer to a rack or paper towels.
  5. In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, honey, water, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Bring to a simmer.
  6. Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
  7. Add crispy chicken to the sauce and toss quickly to coat.
  8. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve immediately.