Sesame Chicken
Little bites of crispy golden sesame chicken in a sweet and spicy sauce can be on your dinner table in under an hour!
Ingredients
Chicken:
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts , cut into 1 inch pieces
- 2 eggs , beaten
- salt and pepper , to taste
- ⅓ cup flour
- ⅓ cup cornstarch
- oil , for frying
Sauce: (Note: double sauce for extra saucy)
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 3 Tablespoons honey
- 3 Tablespoons ketchup
- 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 Tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons corn starch
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- pinch red pepper or chili flakes
For serving:
- 1 Tablespoon sesame seed
- sliced green onions
Instructions
Chicken:
- Prepare chicken: Salt and pepper chicken, to taste. Add 2 eggs, and more salt and pepper in a bowl. Whisk to combine. In a separate shallow bowl or plate, add the 1/3 cup flour and 1/3 cup cornstarch. Dip each piece of chicken into the egg mixture, then dip into the flour mixture and coat completely. Repeat with all the chicken pieces.
- Cook chicken in oil: Heat oil 3 inches deep in a pan to 350° F. Add 7-8 pieces of chicken into the oil. Cook for 5 minutes, until crispy and golden brown. Repeat the cooking with the remaining chicken.
- Drain Chicken: Drain cooked chicken on a paper towel.
Sauce:
- Prepare sauce: While the chicken is cooking, in a large saucepan combine 1/4 cup soy sauce, 3 Tablespoons honey, 3 Tablespoons ketchup, 1 Tablespoons brown sugar, 2 Tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 Tablespoon sesame oil, 2 teaspoons of cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Combine the chicken with the sauce: Add the crispy chicken to the sauce and toss to coat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions, then serve.
Notes
Note: The sauce can be made up to 2 days ahead and kept in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 285kcal, Carbohydrates: 27g, Protein: 28g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.02g, Cholesterol: 127mg, Sodium: 775mg, Potassium: 497mg, Fiber: 0.4g, Sugar: 13g, Vitamin A: 152IU, Vitamin C: 2mg, Calcium: 33mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
