Description
This Better Than Takeout Sesame Chicken recipe is a homemade version of a popular Chinese dish that tastes even better than what you can get from your favorite takeout spot. Crispy chicken coated in a sweet and savory sauce, sprinkled with sesame seeds, and served over steamed rice.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
For the Sauce:
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
For Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Coat the Chicken: In a large bowl, toss the chicken pieces with cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Dip in Egg: Dip each piece into the beaten eggs, ensuring full coverage.
- Fry the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet, fry chicken until golden and crispy.
- Make the Sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, vinegar, ketchup, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.
- Thicken Sauce: Add cornstarch slurry to sauce, cook until thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Toss crispy chicken in the sauce, garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve over rice.
Notes
- For extra crunch, double-fry the chicken pieces or bake them briefly after frying.
- Enhance with sautéed broccoli or bell peppers for added vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
