Description
Crispy, sweet, and tangy—Sesame Chicken is a takeout classic that’s just as satisfying homemade. I remember making it for a date night in, trying to recreate our favorite restaurant dish. One bite in and we never looked back! With golden chicken and a sticky sesame glaze, this dish turns dinner into something special.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
1½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 eggs, beaten
Salt and pepper, to taste
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup cornstarch
Oil, for frying
For the Sauce:
1 tsp vegetable oil
1 tsp minced garlic
¼ cup honey
¼ cup soy sauce (low sodium recommended)
2 tbsp ketchup
3 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
2 tsp cornstarch
2 tbsp sesame seeds
2 tbsp sliced green onions
Instructions
Prepare Chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper. Dip pieces in beaten egg, then coat with a mix of flour and cornstarch.
Fry: Heat oil in a deep skillet. Fry chicken in batches until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
Make Sauce: In a saucepan, heat vegetable oil and sauté garlic briefly. Add honey, soy sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, sesame oil, and cornstarch. Stir and cook until thickened.
Combine: Toss fried chicken in sauce until well coated.
Garnish: Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
Notes
Better than takeout, this sesame chicken is sticky, savory-sweet magic on a plate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 30g