Easy Sesame Chicken

5 from 1 vote

Skip the takeout and make this Easy Sesame Chicken instead! It’s loaded with flavor, simple to make and delicious served over white rice or noodles. The perfect lunch or dinner that you can meal prep.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Main

Cuisine: asian

Keyword: chicken breast, sesame chicken

Servings: people

Author: Layla Atik

Ingredients

2 pounds chicken breasts boneless skinless
1 large egg
1 Tbsp soy sauce
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon EACH garlic powder, baking powder, salt
Vegetable oil for frying

For the Sauce

1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 Tablespoons honey
2 Tablespoons white vinegar or rice vinegar
2 Tablespoons brown sugar
1 Tablespoon sweet chili sauce or sriracha
1 Tablespoon sesame oil
3-4 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger optional
1 Tablespoon sesame seeds

Instructions

Make the Chicken

Crack an egg into a large mixing bowl. Whisk in the soy sauce. Add the chicken to the egg mixture and toss to combine until all the chicken pieces are coated in the egg mixture. In a shallow bowl, combine the cornstarch, flour, and spices.
Heat 1-2 inches of oil in a deep pan to 350 degrees F.
Transfer the chicken from the marinade to the dry coating and coat each piece well, pressing the coating into the chicken and shaking off any excess. Carefully transfer the coated chicken pieces to the hot oil (in a single layer) and cook for 4-5 minutes or until golden crispy and cooked through. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and repeat with the remaining chicken.

Make the Sauce

While the chicken is cooking, whisk all the ingredients for the sauce a medium bowl until lump-free.

Assemble

Heat a teaspoon of oil in a large pan (skillet) over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and ginger and saute for about a minute then add the sauce to the pan. Cook the sauce down until thickened, about 1-2 minutes. Add the cooked chicken to the pan, top with sesame seeds, and toss until the chicken is fully coated in the sauce. Enjoy immediately with white rice or noodles!

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