Easy Sesame Chicken Recipe
Enjoy this easy sesame chicken recipe that combines crispy chicken pieces with a flavorful, sweet, and savory sesame sauce. Perfect for a delicious homemade Chinese takeout experience.
- Author: Maya Quinn
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying, Sauteing
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Gluten Free
Sesame Chicken Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 1/3 cup water
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1/2 tablespoon sesame seeds
Tempura Batter:
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 egg whites
- 1/2 cup cold seltzer water
Chicken:
- 1 lb chicken thighs, boneless and skinless, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- vegetable oil, for deep frying
- Sauce: Mix all the sauce ingredients together.
- Batter: Whisk batter ingredients until just combined. Coat chicken pieces in batter.
- Frying: Heat oil to 350 degrees, fry chicken until golden brown in batches.
- Chicken: In a wok, sauté sesame oil, garlic, and red pepper. Add sauce and chicken, coat, and serve garnished with sesame seeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Sesame Chicken, Chinese food, Easy Recipe, Homemade Takeout