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best sesame chicken

Best Sesame Chicken is the ultimate comfort food when you’re craving a sweet and savory Asian-inspired dish. Crispy, golden chicken bites are coated in a glossy sesame sauce that’s sticky, flavorful, and full of umami. Served over steamed rice or noodles, this crowd-pleasing favorite delivers restaurant-style flavor at home—with less grease and more control over ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: dinner
Calories: 410
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Chicken:
  • 1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Oil for frying vegetable or canola
  • For the Sesame Sauce:
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger optional
  • 1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water for thickening
  • For Garnish:
  • Toasted sesame seeds
  • Sliced green onions

Method
 

  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk the egg and season with a bit of salt and pepper. In another bowl, combine cornstarch and flour. Dip the chicken pieces into the egg, then dredge in the flour mixture to coat evenly.
  2. Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 5–6 minutes per batch. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
  3. In a small saucepan or clean skillet, combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  4. Stir together 1 tsp cornstarch and 2 tbsp water in a small bowl. Add to the simmering sauce and stir until thickened and glossy, about 1–2 minutes.
  5. Add the crispy chicken to the sauce and toss to coat thoroughly. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions.
  6. Serve hot over white rice, jasmine rice, or noodles.

Notes

  • Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat: Warm in a skillet to restore crispiness or microwave gently.
  • Freezing: Freeze without sauce. Reheat and toss in fresh sauce for best texture.