Sesame Chicken

Name: Sesame Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese-American
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed; 1/2 cup cornstarch; 2 egg, beaten; 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying); 1/4 cup soy sauce; 2 tbsp rice vinegar; 1/4 cup honey; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced; 2 tsp sesame oil; 2 tbsp sesame seeds; to taste salt and black pepper

Crispy battered chicken tossed in a sweet and savory sesame sauce with sesame seeds on top. A beloved takeout favorite.

35 minMediumServes 4420 cal/serving

Chinese-AmericanDinnerStovetopStandard

Ingredients

1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1/2 cup cornstarch
2 egg, beaten
2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1/4 cup honey
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
2 tsp sesame oil
2 tbsp sesame seeds
to taste salt and black pepper

Instructions

1

Season 1.5 lbs cubed boneless skinless chicken breasts with to taste salt and black pepper. Dip each piece in beaten 2 egg, then dredge in 1/2 cup cornstarch.
2

Heat 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying) in a deep skillet to 350°F. Working in batches, fry chicken until golden and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per batch. Internal temperature should reach 165°F.
3

Transfer chicken to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain.
4

In a small saucepan, combine 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1/4 cup honey, 2 cloves minced garlic, and 1 tsp minced fresh ginger. Heat over medium, stirring until combined.
5

Remove from heat and stir in 2 tsp sesame oil.
6

In a large bowl, toss the fried chicken with the sauce until coated.
7

Transfer to a serving plate and sprinkle with 2 tbsp sesame seeds. Serve over rice.

Questions

Can I make Sesame Chicken gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1/4 cup soy sauce. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Sesame Chicken keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Sesame Chicken?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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