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Delicious Crispy Sesame Chicken

A quick and simple recipe for crispy chicken coated in a rich, tangy sesame sauce, perfect for family gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 units eggs, beaten
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ginger, minced
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds For garnish
  • Chopped green onions For garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In one bowl, mix cornstarch and flour. In another bowl, beat two eggs.
Coating Process
  1. Dip each piece of chicken first into the egg mixture, then dredge in the cornstarch-flour mixture.
Frying
  1. Heat enough vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Carefully place the coated chicken into the hot oil and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  3. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Making the Sauce
  1. In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, minced garlic, and minced ginger. Simmer over medium heat and stir until thickened slightly.
Combining and Serving
  1. Toss the fried chicken with the sesame sauce until well coated, sprinkling sesame seeds and chopped green onions on top.
  2. Serve with steamed white rice or noodles.

Notes

For a lighter version, use chicken thighs or tofu. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to a month. Reheat in the oven to maintain crispiness.