Sesame Chicken

Sesame Chicken is a beloved Chinese-American dish featuring crispy, golden chicken bites coated in a sweet, savory, and sticky sesame sauce. The flavor is rich with honey, soy sauce, and toasted sesame oil, while the double-fried coating ensures the perfect crunch. It’s easy to prepare at home and pairs beautifully with steamed rice and stir-fried vegetables, making it a satisfying choice for weeknight dinners or homemade takeout nights.

Ingredients

• ~450g chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces

• 1.5 tbsp sesame oil

• 2 tsp sesame seeds

• 1 green onion, chopped
  
  

Batter:

• ½ cup cornstarch

• 2 tbsp flour

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 egg white

• ¼ tsp white pepper

• ⅓ cup water
  
  

Sesame Sauce:

• 3 tbsp honey

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• 1.5 tbsp ketchup

• 1.5 tbsp brown sugar

• 1 tbsp rice vinegar

• 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine

• 1 clove garlic, grated
  
  

Directions

1. Prepare the batter by mixing all batter ingredients until smooth.
   
   

2. Coat chicken pieces in the batter.
   
   

3. Deep fry chicken at 330–340°F for 5–7 minutes until golden and cooked through.
   
   

4. For extra crispiness, fry again at 375°F for 30–60 seconds.
   
   

5. Mix all sesame sauce ingredients in a bowl.
   
   

6. In a large pan, bring sauce to a boil for 1–2 minutes until slightly thickened.
   
   

7. Add fried chicken, sesame oil, and sesame seeds to the pan.
   
   

8. Toss to coat the chicken evenly.
   
   

9. Garnish with green onions.
   
   

10. Serve with rice or vegetables.
    
    

Nutrients

• Calories: 450 kcal

• Carbohydrates: 35 g

• Protein: 25 g

• Fat: 25 g

• Saturated Fat: 5 g

• Cholesterol: 75 mg

• Sodium: 800 mg

• Sugar: 18 g

• Fiber: 1 g