Description
Skip takeout and savor the delightful flavors of homemade Easy Sesame Chicken! This dish combines tender chicken pieces with a crispy coating, all enveloped in a luscious sweet and savory sesame sauce. In under 30 minutes, you can create a meal that rivals your favorite Asian restaurant, bringing warmth and joy to your dining table. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. With every bite, you’ll experience the perfect balance of textures and tastes that will transport you back to cherished family meals.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 1/3 cup water
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil (plus more for finishing)
- 1/2 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into chunks)
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 egg whites
- 1/2 cup cold seltzer water
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, corn starch mixed with water, and two teaspoons of sesame oil until smooth.
- In another large bowl, mix cornstarch and flour. Gradually add egg whites and seltzer water, stirring gently until just combined.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F. Coat chicken pieces in the batter and fry in batches for about 4-5 minutes until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- In a large skillet, heat remaining sesame oil over medium heat. Sauté garlic and crushed red pepper for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet; simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened. Add fried chicken pieces and toss to coat evenly.
- Garnish with sesame seeds before serving hot over rice or steamed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 200g
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg