Description
This Sesame Chicken recipe delivers crispy, golden chicken bites coated in a luscious sweet and savory sauce. Perfectly balanced with honey, garlic, and a hint of sesame, it’s a family-favorite Chinese-American dish that’s easy to prepare and irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Coating
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- Vegetable oil for frying
Sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (slurry)
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Coating: In a large bowl, mix together cornstarch, all-purpose flour, salt, and black pepper. This mixture will create the crispy coating that makes the chicken irresistible.
- Coat the Chicken: Dip the chicken pieces into the beaten eggs, ensuring they are fully coated. Then, dredge the egg-coated chicken evenly in the flour-cornstarch mixture, pressing lightly so it sticks well.
- Heat the Oil: In a deep skillet or wok, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C). Make sure the oil is hot enough to fry the chicken and create a crispy crust without absorbing too much oil.
- Fry the Chicken: Carefully fry the chicken pieces in batches to avoid overcrowding. Cook for about 3-4 minutes per batch, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Use a slotted spoon to remove the chicken and let it drain on paper towels.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a separate saucepan, combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Thicken the Sauce: Stir in the prepared cornstarch slurry and continue cooking, stirring constantly, for about 2 minutes until the sauce has thickened to a glossy consistency.
- Coat the Chicken: Toss the fried chicken in the sauce ensuring each piece is fully coated with the sweet and savory mixture.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions over the sauced chicken before serving. This adds extra flavor and a beautiful presentation.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, double-dip the chicken by coating it again with the flour mixture after the first frying and then fry a second time.
- Serve this dish with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables to complete the meal.
- You can adjust the sweetness or saltiness by increasing or decreasing the honey or soy sauce according to your preference.
