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Homemade Crispy Sesame Chicken Recipe

A crunchy chicken dinner tossed in a sweet, savory sesame glaze.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Chicken and coating
  • 500 g boneless chicken cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil for the marinade
  • 1 tsp grated ginger for the marinade
  • 2 garlic cloves for the marinade
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tbsp cold water for the marinade
  • 0.5 cup cornstarch
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • Neutral oil for frying
Sesame sauce
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 0.5 cup water or low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp cold water for the slurry
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
  • Chili flakes and sliced green onions optional

Method
 

  1. Marinate the chicken with soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, egg, and water for 15–20 minutes.
  2. Mix cornstarch, flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken evenly.
  3. Fry in batches at 350°F (175°C) for approximately 4–6 minutes per batch, until golden and the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally.
  4. Simmer the sauce ingredients in a separate skillet. Add the cornstarch slurry and stir until glossy and thickened.
  5. Toss the crispy chicken with the sauce, garnish with sesame seeds and green onions, and serve immediately.