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Crispy Sesame Chicken

Crispy Sesame Chicken

Discover the perfect Crispy Sesame Chicken recipe with a sweet and savory sauce that will make your family beg for more delicious bites.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • to taste vegetable oil for frying
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 4 cups cooked white rice
  • 2 cups steamed broccoli

Equipment

  • Frying pan
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Paper towels

Method
 

  1. Mix cornstarch, flour, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  2. Dip chicken pieces in beaten eggs, then coat with cornstarch mixture.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a pan and fry chicken until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
  4. In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Simmer, stirring occasionally.
  5. Add the cornstarch mixture to the sauce and cook until thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Toss fried chicken in the sauce until well coated.
  7. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Serve with rice and steamed broccoli.

Nutrition

Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For extra crunch, double-fry the chicken. Adjust sweetness by adding more honey or increasing rice vinegar as needed. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, reheat in the oven to retain crispiness. Make it healthier by baking the chicken or using tofu as a substitute for a plant-based option.
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