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Glossy sesame chicken coated in a rich, sticky soy-garlic glaze, garnished with sesame seeds and sliced green onions, served in a black skillet alongside fluffy white rice and steamed broccoli.

Crispy Sesame Chicken

Crispy homemade sesame chicken tossed in a sticky sweet and savory sauce with sesame seeds for the perfect takeout at home dinner.
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Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese-American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Chill/Marinate Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 485kcal
Cost: $15–18 USD

Equipment

  • 1 Heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer (For frying chicken)
  • 1 Wire cooling rack (To drain fried chicken)
  • 2 Large mixing bowls (For coating and batter setup)
  • 1 Whisk (For smooth sesame sauce)
  • 1 Candy thermometer (For accurate oil temperature)
  • 1 Spider strainer (Safer chicken removal from hot oil)

Ingredients

Chicken & Marinade

  • 2 pounds Boneless, skinless chicken thighs - cut into 1-inch pieces
  • ¼ cup Soy sauce - for marinade
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Black pepper

Breading

  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • ½ cup Cornstarch
  • 2 large Eggs - beaten
  • Vegetable oil - for frying

Sesame Sauce

  • ½ cup Honey
  • ¼ cup Soy sauce - for sauce
  • 3 tablespoon Rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoon Brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic - minced
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger - grated
  • 2 tablespoon Cornstarch - mixed with 3 tablespoon water (slurry)

Garnish & Serving

  • 3 tablespoon Toasted sesame seeds - garnish
  • 2 Green onions - sliced, garnish
  • Steamed rice - for serving

Instructions 

  • Toss hot chicken in sauce, sprinkle sesame seeds and green onions, serve over rice.
  • Coat – Dredge chicken in flour-cornstarch mix, dip in egg, and coat again.
  • Rest – Let coated chicken sit 5 minutes so coating adheres.
  • Heat Oil – Warm oil in pot to 350°F, checking with thermometer.
  • Fry – Cook chicken in small batches 4–5 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  • Drain – Transfer fried chicken to wire rack over paper towels.
  • Make Sauce – Simmer honey, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger; thicken with slurry.
  • Combine – Toss hot chicken in sauce, sprinkle sesame seeds and green onions, serve over rice.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 225g | Calories: 485kcal (24%) | Carbohydrates: 42g (14%) | Protein: 28g (56%) | Fat: 23g (35%) | Saturated Fat: 5g (31%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 135mg (45%) | Sodium: 890mg (39%) | Potassium: 540mg (15%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 19g (21%) | Vitamin A: 220IU (4%) | Vitamin C: 4mg (5%) | Calcium: 45mg (5%) | Iron: 2.3mg (13%)