Sesame Chicken Recipe Easy Enough for Late Dinners
Sticky, sweet, and savory, this Chinese Takeout Sesame Chicken delivers crispy bites of golden fried chicken coated in a rich sesame glaze. Perfect for recreating your favorite restaurant dish at home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
1 tbsp soy sauce (for marinade)
1 tsp sesame oil (for marinade)
2 eggs
¾ cup cornstarch
¾ cup all-purpose flour
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp white pepper
Vegetable oil for frying
¼ cup soy sauce (for sauce)
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil (for sauce)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry)
2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
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Marinate chicken with soy sauce and sesame oil for 10–15 minutes.
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In one bowl, whisk eggs. In another, mix cornstarch, flour, salt, and pepper.
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Dip chicken in egg, then coat in flour mixture.
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Heat oil to 350°F. Fry chicken in batches for 4–5 minutes until golden. Drain on a wire rack.
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In a saucepan, combine all sauce ingredients except slurry. Simmer for 3 minutes.
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Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened, 1–2 minutes.
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Add chicken to pan and toss in sauce to coat.
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Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve hot.
Notes
Fry in small batches to avoid soggy coating. Sauce and chicken can be made ahead separately. Add chili flakes for heat.