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Sesame Chicken

Ultimate Sesame Chicken: Crispy, Sweet, and Irresistibly Good

This ultimate sesame chicken recipe combines crispy texture with a sweet-savory flavor, offering a satisfying meal that can be customized to your taste.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken bite-sized pieces of dark meat
For the Batter
  • 1/2 cup Cornstarch for coating
  • 1/2 cup Flour for coating
  • 1 large Egg White for batter
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce can use gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons Honey adjust for sweetness
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Ketchup for tanginess
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing Wine or sake, optional
  • 2 teaspoons Sesame Oil to finish
For Garnishing
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onion freshly sliced

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • deep pot or deep fryer
  • Medium saucepan

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Sesame Chicken
  1. Prepare the batter by combining cornstarch and flour, then whisk in an egg white until smooth. Dip chicken pieces in the batter and set aside.
  2. Fry the chicken pieces in heated vegetable oil at 350°F (175°C) for 4-5 minutes until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
  3. Make the sauce by combining soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, ketchup, rice vinegar, and shaoxing wine in a saucepan over medium heat. Simmer until thickened.
  4. Combine the fried chicken with the sauce, tossing quickly for 15-30 seconds to coat without losing crispness.
  5. Finish with sesame oil, then serve garnished with sesame seeds and green onions. Enjoy immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve sesame chicken fresh for the best texture. You can swap proteins to suit your dietary needs.

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