Description
Sesame chicken brings Chinese-American restaurant flavors straight to your kitchen with crispy, golden-brown chicken pieces glazed in a tangy sweet sauce. Perfectly coated in toasted sesame seeds, this classic dish offers restaurant-quality comfort that satisfies cravings in less than 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 large eggs
Coating and Seasoning:
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Sauce Ingredients:
- 0.25 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 0.25 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
Cooking and Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- Cooked white or brown rice
- Chopped green onions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Craft a vibrant, glossy sauce by whisking together soy sauce, ketchup, honey, brown sugar, sesame oil, rice vinegar, sweet chili sauce, minced garlic, and cornstarch in a mixing bowl until the mixture transforms into a smooth, unified blend.
- Create a delicate egg wash by combining eggs, cornstarch, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish, thoroughly blending the ingredients into a light, creamy mixture.
- Prepare a separate flour station, creating a pristine coating environment for the chicken pieces.
- Delicately dunk each chicken morsel first into the egg wash, ensuring complete coverage, then gracefully transfer to the flour station, coating each piece thoroughly with a fine, even layer.
- Warm a generous amount of canola or avocado oil in a spacious skillet over medium heat, creating the perfect golden-brown cooking environment.
- Carefully introduce chicken pieces into the heated oil, working in strategic batches to maintain optimal cooking temperature and prevent overcrowding.
- Fry the chicken until each piece achieves a gloriously crisp, golden-brown exterior and reaches complete internal doneness, approximately 10 minutes, adjusting heat as needed to prevent burning.
- Strategically shift the perfectly cooked chicken to one side of the skillet, creating space for the sauce transformation.
- Pour the prepared sauce into the empty skillet section, allowing it to simmer and thicken for 1-2 minutes, developing a rich, glossy consistency.
- Gently integrate the chicken into the bubbling sauce, ensuring each piece receives a luxurious, even coating.
- For an extra luscious glaze, continue cooking on low heat for an additional 2-3 minutes, intensifying the sauce’s depth and shine.
- Plate the glistening sesame chicken atop a bed of fluffy rice, crowning the dish with a sprinkle of chopped green onions and a delicate dusting of sesame seeds for a final flourish of flavor and texture.
Notes
- Quick, homemade sauce balances sweet, tangy, and savory flavors perfectly for restaurant-style chicken.
- Coating technique ensures crispy exterior while keeping chicken tender and juicy inside.
- Cooking method guarantees golden-brown chicken that absorbs delicious sauce without becoming soggy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg