Crispy Sesame Chicken
A comforting and easy-to-make dish that captures the joy of takeout with crunchy chicken and flavorful sesame sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Poultry
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Set out three bowls: put cornstarch in one, beat the eggs in the second, and mix breadcrumbs with sesame seeds in the third.
- Dip chicken pieces into cornstarch, then the eggs, and finally coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry the chicken until golden and crispy, about 5–7 minutes.
- Combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger in a separate saucepan. Warm over low heat for 2–3 minutes until heated through.
- Toss the crispy chicken in the sesame sauce and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can add chopped scallions or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes as a garnish.
Find it online: https://www.zaynkitchen.com/crispy-sesame-chicken/