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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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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chill/Marinate Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese-American
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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

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

Method
 

  1. Toss hot chicken in sauce, sprinkle sesame seeds and green onions, serve over rice.
  2. Coat – Dredge chicken in flour-cornstarch mix, dip in egg, and coat again.
  3. Rest – Let coated chicken sit 5 minutes so coating adheres.
  4. Heat Oil – Warm oil in pot to 350°F, checking with thermometer.
  5. Fry – Cook chicken in small batches 4–5 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  6. Drain – Transfer fried chicken to wire rack over paper towels.
  7. Make Sauce – Simmer honey, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger; thicken with slurry.
  8. 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.