
Sesame Chicken is a crispy, golden-fried chicken tossed in a sticky, sweet, and savory sesame sauce. This homemade version is better than takeout – it’s fresh, easy to make, and loaded with toasted sesame flavor. Serve it over fluffy rice or noodles for the ultimate comfort meal!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔ Crispy & Flavorful – Perfect crunch with a rich, glossy sauce
✔ Easy to Make – No deep frying required!
✔ Better Than Takeout – Fresh ingredients & no additives
✔ Customizable – Adjust sweetness, spice, or make it healthier
Ingredients
For the Crispy Chicken
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- ½ cup cornstarch (for crispiness)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg, beaten
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Oil for frying (vegetable or avocado oil)
For the Sesame Sauce
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup honey or brown sugar
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce (optional, for deeper flavor)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry for thickening)
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
For Garnish
- Sliced green onions
- Extra sesame seeds
How to Make Sesame Chicken
Step 1: Prepare & Fry the Chicken
- In a bowl, mix cornstarch, flour, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Dip chicken pieces in beaten egg, then coat them in the dry mix.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat and fry chicken until golden brown and crispy (about 4-5 minutes per side). Remove and drain on paper towels.
Step 2: Make the Sauce
- In a small pan, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
- Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then add the cornstarch slurry and stir until thickened.
Step 3: Toss & Serve
- Add the crispy chicken to the pan and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and green onions.
Step 4: Enjoy!
- Serve over steamed rice, noodles, or stir-fried veggies!
Serving Ideas & Variations
🥦 Healthier Version: Use air-fried or baked chicken instead of frying.
🌶 Spicy Sesame Chicken: Add extra chili flakes or sriracha for heat.
🍚 Low-Carb Option: Serve over cauliflower rice or with steamed broccoli.
🥜 Nutty Twist: Add crushed peanuts for extra crunch.
Make-Ahead & Storage Tips
🧊 Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
🔥 Reheat: Warm in a skillet over low heat or in the microwave.
❄️ Freeze: Freeze the crispy chicken separately and toss in fresh sauce when reheating.
Nutrition (Per Serving – Approximate)
- Calories: 380
- Carbs: 42g
- Protein: 28g
- Fat: 12g
- Sugar: 15g
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